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Stuffed Shells 30 Minutes Easy Delicious Recipe

Stuffed Shells 30 Minutes Easy Delicious Recipe
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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells are a flavorful and easy-to-make American main dish, featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a spicy buffalo chicken and cheese mixture, baked to perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 jumbo pasta shells

Buffalo Chicken 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 hot enough for baking the stuffed shells evenly.
  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 so they are manageable for stuffing.
  3. Prepare 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 well combined and creamy.
  4. Add Ranch Dressing: Fold in the ranch dressing gently to balance the heat from the buffalo sauce, adding a cool and creamy contrast to the spicy filling.
  5. Stuff Shells: Carefully fill each cooked jumbo pasta shell with the buffalo chicken mixture, ensuring each shell is generously stuffed but not overflowing.
  6. Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish in a single layer without overcrowding to allow even heating.
  7. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the shells are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly on top.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove the foil and optionally garnish with additional shredded mozzarella cheese or chopped green onions before serving for extra flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • You can prepare these stuffed shells in advance and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking to save time.
  • For longer storage, freeze the assembled but unbaked shells for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level.
  • Use gluten-free jumbo pasta shells to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.

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Keywords: Buffalo chicken, stuffed shells, cheesy pasta, easy dinner, baked pasta, comfort food, spicy chicken pasta

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