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Best Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells & Ranch Drizzle

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells With Ranch Drizzle is the ultimate comfort food that combines spicy buffalo chicken with cheesy stuffed shells. This dish is bursting with flavor and is perfect for any gathering or weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • Jumbo Pasta Shells
  • Cooked Shredded Chicken (about 3-4 cups)
  • Buffalo Sauce (start with 1/2 cup and adjust to taste)
  • Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • Ricotta Cheese
  • Blue Cheese Crumbles
  • Mozzarella Cheese (about 1 cup for filling and more for topping)
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Optional Garnishes: Sliced green onions or chopped fresh chives, extra blue cheese crumbles, finely chopped celery

Instructions

  1. Cook the Jumbo Shells: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your jumbo pasta shells and cook according to package directions until they are al dente. Drain them immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together. Lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet or clean kitchen towel to cool completely while you prepare the filling.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: If you haven't already, shred your cooked chicken using two forks or a stand mixer.
  3. Make the Buffalo Chicken Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, ricotta cheese, about half of your mozzarella cheese, and blue cheese crumbles. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
  4. Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of Buffalo sauce or a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the dish.
  5. Stuff the Shells: Take each cooled pasta shell and carefully fill it with a generous amount of the Buffalo chicken mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells snugly in a single layer in your prepared baking dish.
  6. Top and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Drizzle and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Generously drizzle ranch dressing over the entire dish. Garnish with chopped green onions or extra blue cheese crumbles, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Keywords: Don't overcook your shells initially, cool them properly, and adjust the spice level to your preference. You can make this dish ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator before baking.

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