Description
If you are a fan of Buffalo wings of chicken and delicious baked pasta This Stuffed Buffalo chicken Pasta Shells recipe is your new favorite dish. It’s delicious, spicy and totally delicious!
Ideal to serve for evening meals potlucks, game day the dish blends shreds of chicken with buffalo sauce, chicken, and the ricotta cheese packed into large pasta shells. They are then cooked to perfect.
Ingredients
For the Pasta Shells:
- 20–25 jumbo pasta shells (cooked al dente)
- 2 cups shreds of chicken ( rotisserie or cooked breast of chicken)
- 1 Cup Buffalo Sauce ( Frank’s RedHot or whatever you prefer!)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese for a lighter option)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup blue cheese that has been crumbled ( optional but highly recommended!)
- Two two green onions diced ( optional, for additional flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 Cup freshly chopped Parsley ( for garnish)
For Serving:
- 1 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
- Extra chopped parsley can be used as garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Pre-heat your oven to 350degF (190degC) and grease the inside of a 9×13″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
Step 2: Cook the Pasta Shells
- Make an uncooked pot of well-salted water to a simmer.
- Cook the huge pasta shells until al al dente in accordance with the instructions on the packaging.
- Rinse and drain with the coldest water to avoid sticking.
Step 3: Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Filling
Within the big mixing bowl Combine:
Chicken shreds
Buffalo Sauce (adjust according to your the desired taste)
Ricotta cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Cheddar cheese
Blue cheese (optional but can add a strong flavor! )
Powder of garlic, onions black pepper
green onions (optional to add taste and crunch)
Blend everything until it is all well blended.
Step 4: Stuff the Shells
- Utilizing a spoon, you can use a spoon to fill the baked pasta shell by filling it with Buffalo mix of chicken.
- The stuffed shells should be placed within the greased baking dish in one layer.
Step 5: Add Cheese & Bake
- Spread your rest of the 1/2-cup mozzarella cheese on the stuffed shells.
- Cover the dish with the foil Bake for 20 minutes..
- Remove foil, and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is melty as well as golden brown.
Step 6: Garnish & Serve
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the shells to rest to room temperature for about 5 mins.
- Garnish garnish with Fresh parsley.
- Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.
Notes
Adjust the Spice Level
Like it extra spicy? Add more Buffalo sauce or mix in hot sauce.
Want it milder? Reduce the Buffalo sauce and add a little cream cheese.
Best Cheeses to Use
- Mozzarella – Melts perfectly!
- Cheddar – Adds sharpness.
- Blue Cheese – Classic buffalo chicken pairing.
Make Ahead & Storage Tips
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Freeze unbaked stuffed shells for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes or until warm.