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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells The Ultimate Comfort Food


  • Author: Chef Lalybeth
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A hearty dish featuring cheesy buffalo chicken stuffed into pasta shells, perfect for a comforting meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup marinara sauce for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
  2. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each cooked shell with the chicken mixture.
  5. Place stuffed shells in a baking dish, top with marinara sauce, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

For a spicier version, add extra buffalo sauce. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Protein: 28g