Description
🔥 Indulge in creamy, cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells – the perfect blend of spicy and savory flavors, all wrapped in tender pasta! 🧀🥡
🍗 This easy, crowd-pleasing dish is a great way to use leftover chicken and can be prepped ahead for a hassle-free, delicious meal! 🍽️🔥
Ingredients
Jumbo pasta shells
Shredded chicken
Buffalo sauce
Cream cheese
Ranch dressing
Mozzarella cheese
Green onions
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing until well combined.
4. Add shredded chicken to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
5. Grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
6. Fill each cooked jumbo shell with the buffalo chicken mixture.
7. Arrange stuffed shells in the greased baking dish in a single layer.
8. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and shells are heated through.
10. Remove from oven and drizzle with additional buffalo sauce.
11. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
12. Serve hot and enjoy.
13. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze for up to a month.
14. Try variations like using Caesar dressing instead of ranch or adding blue cheese crumbles as a topping.
Notes
Make sure to cook the pasta shells until just al dente so they hold their shape when filled.
For extra creaminess, let the cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.
Prepare the stuffed shells ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to bake for an easy meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American