Description
Delicious jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a spicy and creamy buffalo chicken mixture, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, softened cream cheese, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined and creamy.
- Fold in ranch dressing to balance the heat of the buffalo sauce.
- Gently fill each cooked jumbo shell with the creamy buffalo chicken mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish without overcrowding.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with extra shredded cheese or chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the pasta shells; they should be al dente since they will cook more while baking. Adjust buffalo sauce quantity based on spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American