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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

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These Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells are the perfect fusion of spicy buffalo flavor and cheesy comfort food. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy, tangy buffalo chicken mixture, topped with melty mozzarella, and baked to bubbly perfection in just 30 minutes.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • Optional: ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzle
  • Optional: chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
  • Optional: salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook pasta shells al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, and 3/4 cup mozzarella. Mix until creamy and well combined.
  3. Spoon the chicken mixture into each cooked shell and arrange in a greased baking dish.
  4. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover dish with foil.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5–7 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
  6. Let sit for a few minutes, then drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing and garnish with herbs if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use mild, medium, or hot buffalo sauce to adjust spice level.
  • Add ranch dressing to the filling for a creamier, milder flavor.
  • Mix in blue cheese or cheddar for extra cheesy flavor.
  • Make a vegetarian version with buffalo cauliflower.
  • Add extra buffalo sauce or cream before baking for a saucier dish.
  • Reheat leftovers with a splash of cream or water to keep moist.

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