For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese on top before baking. Serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, celery sticks, and carrot sticks. To prevent the shells from sticking, add a tablespoon of olive oil to the boiling water. If you don’t have time to chill the filling, you can still assemble the shells, but they may be a bit more delicate to handle. For a creamier filling, use full-fat ricotta cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 40 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS357
Dive into a symphony of flavors with these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells! Tender jumbo pasta shells embrace a zesty, creamy chicken filling, delivering a spicy kick that's balanced by a cool, cheesy blanket. Perfect for game day or a comforting weeknight meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate63 g
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Cholesterol126 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein44 g
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Saturated Fat18 g
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Sodium1453 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat29 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
02 Step
Recipe View Melt butter into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir in cayenne pepper sauce to evenly coat the chicken and remove the skillet from heat.
03 Step
Recipe View If the ricotta cheese seems watery, remove as much moisture as possible. Then put the cheese in a large bowl. Add the buffalo chicken mixture to the bowl with the ricotta cheese and stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
04 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
05 Step
Recipe View Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta shells and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Gently drain again.
06 Step
Recipe View Spoon the buffalo chicken and ricotta mixture into each cooked pasta shell and arrange them in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend evenly over the stuffed shells. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the filling is heated through, approximately 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Felton Zemlak
Dec 28, 2024Draining the ricotta overnight made a big difference in the texture of the filling. Definitely worth the extra step.
Charlie Borer
Aug 15, 2024These were a HUGE hit at my Super Bowl party! Everyone raved about them.
Ora Hartmann
Jun 24, 2024These are now a staple in our house! Thank you for the recipe!
Litzy Cormier
Jan 21, 2024I made these for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes! So delicious and easy to transport.
Ewell Gibson
Oct 30, 2023I added some cooked bacon to the filling – it was amazing!
Abigail Marquardt
Sep 2, 2023The filling was a little too spicy for my kids, so I used half the amount of hot sauce. They loved them!
Rusty Waelchi
Jul 28, 2023Can these be frozen after baking? I want to make them ahead for a party.
Tyra Kuhn
May 26, 2023I used a different cheese blend, and they still turned out great. Very versatile recipe!