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Stuffed Shells 30 Minutes Easy Delicious Recipe

Stuffed Shells 30 Minutes Easy Delicious Recipe
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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender jumbo pasta shells filled with a spicy and creamy buffalo chicken mixture. This recipe balances the heat of buffalo sauce with cooling ranch dressing and a blend of cheeses, creating a perfect party appetizer or hearty main dish.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 jumbo pasta shells

Filling

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed shells.
  2. Cook Pasta Shells: Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, and garlic powder. Stir together well until the mixture is creamy and evenly blended.
  4. Add Ranch Dressing: Fold in ranch dressing to the buffalo chicken mixture to balance the spiciness with some creamy coolness.
  5. Stuff Shells: Gently fill each cooked jumbo pasta shell with the buffalo chicken cheese mixture, ensuring each shell is generously stuffed.
  6. Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish without overcrowding them for even cooking.
  7. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with additional shredded cheese or chopped green onions before serving warm.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add a few dashes of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the filling.
  • You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Make sure not to overcook the pasta shells initially to prevent them from becoming mushy after baking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
  • To make this dish vegetarian, substitute chicken with cooked cauliflower or jackfruit and use a vegan buffalo sauce.

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