Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Shell Casserole

Submitted by weekend cooker

"Saw'this one in one of the Sunday flyers."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 meal
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) box medium pasta shells, uncooked
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting the salt.
3. Spray a 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray, and set aside.
4. Spray large skillet with cooking spray, heat over medium-high heat, add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder.
5. Cook 2-3 minutes add bell pepper.
6. Cook until pepper is tender and chicken is no longer pink in centers.
7. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, 3/4 cup cheese, and cooked pasta.
8. Transfer mixture to prepared dish, and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
9. bake 15 minutes or until cheese melts, and mixture is bubbly.