Hunt's® Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Casserole
Minutes Prep time: 25
Minutes Total time: 40
Servings: 6
Difficulty: easy
Minutes Prep time: 25
Minutes Total time: 40
Servings: 6
Difficulty: easy
8 ounces dry medium pasta shells, uncooked
PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper (3/4 cup = 1 medium bell pepper)
1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz each) OR 1 carton (14.8 oz) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded Italian blend or mozzarella cheese, divided
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 235 mg | 24% |
Carbohydrate | 40 g | 13% |
Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% |
Total Fat | 9 g | 14% |
Iron | 2 mg | 11% |
Calories | 384 kcal | 19% |
Sodium | 832 mg | 35% |
Protein | 31 g | 63% |
Saturated Fat | 4 g | 22% |
Sugars | 5 g | 0 |
Vitamin C | 24 mg | 39% |
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Meanwhile, spray 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with garlic powder. Cook 2 to 3 minutes; add bell pepper. Cook until pepper is tender and chicken is no longer pink in centers.
Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, 3/4 cup cheese and cooked pasta. Transfer mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake 15 minutes or until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly.
Have leftover chicken on hand? Use about 1-1/2 cups cooked chicken in place of the fresh chicken breast in this recipe.
Hunt's® Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Casserole