Cheesy Chicken And Pasta Shell Casserole

• 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

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.

pasta shells, chicken breast, garlic, green bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato sauce, italian cheese blend

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-chicken-and-pasta-shell-casserole-498333 (may not work)