Description
Enjoy a delicious and creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells recipe that’s perfect for quick, flavorful dinners or entertaining guests. Filled with spicy buffalo chicken, creamy cheeses, and baked to golden perfection, this dish offers a bold twist on classic stuffed shells with an irresistible kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken or shredded buffalo chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (adjust spice level to preference)
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: hot sauce for extra heat
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ricotta, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and half of the shredded mozzarella. Mix thoroughly.
- Carefully spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each cooked shell using a small spoon or piping bag.
- Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Chop ingredients efficiently using a vegetable prep tool for faster preparation.
- Adjust spice level by varying hot sauce or adding diced jalapeños.
- For a healthier option, substitute some cheeses with Greek yogurt or use whole wheat pasta shells.
- For convenience, assemble shells ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 480 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg