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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 combines tender jumbo pasta shells filled with a spicy, cheesy buffalo chicken mixture. It’s an easy and delicious meal ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for fans of bold flavors and creamy textures.

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 ensure it’s ready for baking the stuffed shells.
  2. Cook Pasta Shells: Boil the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, and garlic powder. Stir well until the mixture is creamy and evenly mixed.
  4. Add Ranch Dressing: Fold in the ranch dressing carefully to mellow the heat of the buffalo sauce and add extra creaminess.
  5. Stuff Shells: Gently fill each cooked jumbo pasta shell with the buffalo chicken mixture, making sure each is generously filled.
  6. Arrange Shells: Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish without overcrowding them to allow even cooking.
  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 the foil and optionally top with extra shredded cheese or chopped green onions before serving for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Use cooked chicken from a rotisserie or leftover chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust buffalo sauce quantity based on your preferred spice level.
  • For a crispier top, remove foil in the last 5 minutes of baking.
  • Can be prepared in advance and baked when ready to serve.
  • Substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing if desired.
  • To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free jumbo pasta shells.

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