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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells Bursting with Flavor

A family favorite, Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells are a delightful twist on a classic dish, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 12 jumbo Pasta Shells Cook them al dente.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken is convenient.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for smooth blending.
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded, for topping.
  • 1/4 cup Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Chives) For topping.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook pasta shells in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, and half of the mozzarella. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the ranch or blue cheese dressing into the filling.
  5. Fill each pasta shell with the buffalo chicken filling and place in a greased baking dish.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove the foil, sprinkle remaining mozzarella over the shells, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These stuffed shells can be made ahead and frozen for future meals. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of buffalo sauce used.

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