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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells That Wow Every Bite

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells are a celebration of comfort food, offering a tantalizing flavor kick and cheesy goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Cook until al dente.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken A rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Adjust for preferred spice level.
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Use for melting texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing Balances heat.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (like Parsley or Chives) Adds color and freshness.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your baking dish.
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water for 10–12 minutes until al dente, then drain and cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and garlic powder.
  4. Fold in ranch or blue cheese dressing and adjust buffalo sauce to taste.
  5. Stuff each shell with the filling and place them seam-side up in the baking dish.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes or until heated through.
  7. Remove the foil, let cool slightly, and serve garnished with extra mozzarella cheese or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.

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