Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells are a delightful twist on classic comfort food, combining tender chicken with a creamy cheese filling and a tangy buffalo sauce for a flavor explosion in every bite. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or family dinners. With its cheesy goodness and zesty kick, it’s sure to impress at any gathering. Get ready to dig into these satisfying stuffed shells that are both hearty and comforting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces jumbo shells (cooked al dente)
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons homemade dry ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Carefully stuff each jumbo shell with the chicken mixture and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and white cheddar cheese over the stuffed shells.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Drizzle with ranch dressing and additional buffalo sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg