Why Make This Recipe
Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Shells are a fun and easy way to change up your dinner routine. If you like spicy flavors and creamy textures, this dish brings both together in a delicious way. The mix of buffalo chicken and cheesy pasta makes it tasty and filling.
This recipe is perfect for weeknights or game days. It gives you the flavor of buffalo wings but in a whole new form. The jumbo pasta shells hold the chicken mix well, and the ranch or blue cheese dressing adds a cool touch.
You don’t need special cooking skills to make this. Everything is simple—just boil, mix, fill, and bake. It’s also great if you want to use leftover chicken. It’s quick, satisfying, and something the whole family can enjoy.
How to Make Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Shells
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 20 cooked jumbo pasta shells
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese (optional for topping)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, hot sauce, and dressing until smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken and cheddar cheese. Mix everything well.
- Fill each pasta shell with the chicken mixture.
- Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top if using.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until hot and bubbly.
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