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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells is a delightful dish that combines buffalo chicken with a cheesy filling in jumbo pasta shells.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells You can substitute with rigatoni.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken can save time.
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Adjust for preferred heat level.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can be swapped for ricotta.
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese is a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Mix in cheddar for extra flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can enhance flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing Can be omitted for a lighter version.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions Chives can be a substitute.
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Extra Cheese Mozzarella or cheddar on top.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your baking dish.
  2. Combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
  3. Fold in the ranch or blue cheese dressing into the mixture.
  4. Cook the pasta shells in salted water according to package directions until al dente.
  5. Stuff each shell with the buffalo chicken filling and arrange them seam-side up in the baking dish.
  6. Coat the baking dish with buffalo sauce and arrange the stuffed shells side by side.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
  8. Remove foil, garnish with extra cheese and green onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Adjust baking time accordingly.

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