Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells are a delicious and creative twist on the classic stuffed shells dish. They typically consist of cooked jumbo pasta shells filled with a mixture of shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and other seasonings. The shells are then baked in the oven until bubbly and golden brown. It's a flavorful combination of spicy buffalo chicken and creamy cheese inside a pasta shell.
Ingredients
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, blue cheese crumbles, and green onions. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the buffalo chicken mixture and place them in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of the stuffed shells.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the foil and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese on top.
- Garnish with additional green onions and a drizzle of buffalo sauce if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 611kcal (31%)Carbohydrates: 35g (12%)Protein: 36g (72%)Fat: 36g (55%)Saturated Fat: 20g (125%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 145mg (48%)Sodium: 2444mg (106%)Potassium: 423mg (12%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 1233IU (25%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 311mg (31%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
