Ugly kitchen light… thoughts?

I hate this light in my kitchen. I’m really not a handy person but would this be hard to cover up with dry wall and place can lights instead? Any other ideas on making this type of light work if it has to stay?

It’s about 12”x48” ish.

I hate this light in my kitchen. I’m really not a handy person but would this be hard to cover up with dry wall and place can lights instead? Any other ideas on making this type of light work if it has to stay?

It’s about 12”x48” ish.