Delicious Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipe Perfect for Dinner
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy buffalo chicken filling with tender pasta shells and bubbly melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Cooked, shredded chicken
- Cream cheese, softened
- Buffalo sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onions (optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the jumbo shells according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each shell, filling them generously. Arrange the stuffed shells in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the stuffed shells.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped green onions on top before serving.
Notes
[‘Don’t overcook the pasta to prevent tearing during stuffing.’, ‘Adjust the spice level by using less buffalo sauce for a milder version or more for extra heat.’, ‘Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.’, ‘Make the filling ahead of time and refrigerate for convenience.’, ‘Grease your baking dish to prevent sticking.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 450500
- Fat: 2025
- Carbohydrates: 4045
- Protein: 2530
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Stuffed Shells, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Pasta Recipe