Description
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells are a comforting dish filled with a creamy chicken and cheese mixture, topped with melted mozzarella for an indulgent family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well mixed and creamy.
- Stuff each cooked shell with the buffalo chicken mixture, ensuring they are generously filled.
- Place the stuffed shells in a baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through, the cheese is melted, and everything is bubbling.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare the stuffed shells in advance, refrigerate, and add 5 extra minutes to the baking time. Substitute rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 585mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg