πŸ”₯ Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Shells: A Spicy, Cheesy Delight πŸ§€πŸ—

These Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Shells are packed with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and bold buffalo flavor! Perfect for game day, dinner, or whenever you’re craving a spicy, cheesy treat. πŸ›’


πŸ›’ Ingredients:

For the Shells:

  • 🍝 12 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
  • πŸ— 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great!)
  • πŸ§€ 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • πŸ§€ 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • πŸ§€ 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 🌢️ 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust for spice level)
  • πŸ₯„ 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • πŸ₯„ 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 🌿 1 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing

For the Topping:

  • πŸ§€ 1/2 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
  • 🌢️ 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
  • 🌿 Chopped green onions (optional)
  • πŸ₯› Ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling

πŸ”₯ Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2️⃣ Make the Filling

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and ranch/blue cheese dressing.
  2. Stir until fully combined and creamy.

3️⃣ Stuff the Shells

  1. Fill each cooked pasta shell with a generous spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture.
  2. Place the stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish.

4️⃣ Add Toppings & Bake

  1. Drizzle the extra buffalo sauce over the shells.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top.
  3. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy

  • Garnish with chopped green onions and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Serve warm! 🍴

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Spicy, Creamy, & Cheesy: A perfect flavor balance.
  • Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and quick assembly.

These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells are bold, creamy, and irresistibly cheesyβ€”a must-try for buffalo lovers! πŸ”₯πŸ§€πŸ—