Description
A cozy dish filled with zesty, creamy buffalo chicken that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper until well mixed and creamy.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the savory chicken mixture using a spoon or a piping bag for a little more ease.
- Spread a thin layer of buffalo sauce in the bottom of a baking dish and place the stuffed shells snugly in the dish.
- Top with additional mozzarella cheese, ensuring a gooey finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving for a fresh, flavorful touch.
Notes
Make-ahead advice: Prepare the stuffed shells in advance, cover with foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg