Description
Irresistible Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells are the perfect blend of spicy buffalo sauce, creamy cheese, and tender pasta shells, making a quick, easy, and flavorful dinner. Ideal for parties, family meals, or cozy nights, this dish is a crowd-pleaser with a fiery twist and cheesy goodness that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (or rotisserie chicken)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional but recommended)
- ½ cup hot buffalo sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Cook the large pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente, drain and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, mozzarella, blue cheese (if using), buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each cooked shell generously with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish, packed tightly but gently.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the shells and drizzle extra buffalo sauce if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Remove foil, bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the cheese, then garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Adding crushed blue corn chips or breadcrumbs on top adds a crispy texture.
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg