CHICKEN CACCIATORE CASSEROLE

Chicken Cacciatore Casserole image

Provided by Amanda S

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 oz (1-1/2 cups) uncooked mostaccioli pasta
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
1 can(s) chopped tomatoes, drained
1 6 oz can tomato paste
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/8 tsp cayanne pepper
2 c diced cooked chicken
1 jar(s) mushrooms, drained
1 c mozzarella cheese
1 can(s) 6 oz tomato juice

Steps:

1. Cook pasta and drain. Rinsel
2. Heat oven 350. In large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 2-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
3. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, cayenne and tomato juice.
4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, mushrooms and pasta. Spoon into ungreased 3 qt casserole and cover.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.