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Stuffed Shells 30 Minutes Easy Delicious Recipe

Stuffed Shells 30 Minutes Easy Delicious Recipe
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This Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells recipe offers a deliciously spicy twist on traditional stuffed pasta. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a rich mixture of shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and mozzarella, then baked to bubbly perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy and flavorful meal perfect for fans of buffalo chicken dishes.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 jumbo pasta shells

Filling

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed shells.
  2. Cook Pasta Shells: Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Make Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Add Ranch Dressing: Fold in ranch dressing into the buffalo chicken mixture to help balance the spice and add creaminess.
  5. Stuff Shells: Carefully fill each cooked pasta shell with the creamy buffalo chicken filling, making sure each shell is generously stuffed.
  6. Arrange for Baking: Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish, arranging them without overcrowding to ensure even heating.
  7. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove foil, garnish with extra shredded cheese or chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
  • Pasta shells can be cooked a minute less than package instructions to avoid overcooking during baking.
  • Adjust buffalo sauce amount based on your preferred spice level.
  • For extra cheesiness, sprinkle additional mozzarella on top before baking.
  • Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking; just increase baking time by 5-7 minutes if baking cold.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken stuffed shells, creamy buffalo chicken pasta, easy baked stuffed shells, spicy chicken pasta, 30-minute dinner

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