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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein

Description

A delicious and easy recipe for creamy buffalo chicken stuffed shells, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, softened cream cheese, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined and creamy.
  4. Fold in ranch dressing to balance the heat of the buffalo sauce.
  5. Gently fill each cooked jumbo shell with the creamy buffalo chicken mixture.
  6. Arrange the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish without overcrowding.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish with extra shredded cheese or chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

For a quicker preparation, use rotisserie chicken. Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your spice tolerance.