Description
Craving a comforting, cheesy, and flavor-packed dish that will have your family raving? Look no further than Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells! This irresistible recipe combines juicy shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and a creamy, melty cheese filling, all nestled inside perfectly cooked jumbo pasta shells.
Ingredients
- Jumbo Pasta Shells
- Cooked Chicken
- Buffalo Sauce
- Ricotta Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Cream Cheese
- Garlic Powder
- Ranch Dressing
- Green Onions
Instructions
1. Combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, softened cream cheese, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Stir until well-incorporated and creamy.
2. Fold in the ranch dressing to balance the heat of the buffalo sauce.
3. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Be careful not to overcook them.
4. Once cooked, cool slightly and use a spoon to fill each shell with the buffalo chicken mixture.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish.
6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish with extra shredded cheese or chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
You can prepare these stuffed shells in advance by refrigerating them for up to 24 hours before baking.
These shells can be frozen for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70