Description
Spicy buffalo chicken meets creamy ricotta and mozzarella in jumbo pasta shells, baked to golden perfection. Crafted for discerning home chefs seeking restaurant-quality comfort food with bold flavors perfect for game nights and special occasions.
Ingredients
24 jumbo pasta shells
3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
1 cup Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente (12-14 minutes). Drain and set aside to cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, 3/4 cup buffalo sauce, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, blue cheese crumbles, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Spread 1/4 cup buffalo sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. Fill each cooked pasta shell with approximately 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture. Arrange stuffed shells in the baking dish.
6. Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over the shells. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
7. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra green onions and blue cheese crumbles. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.
Notes
For less spice, reduce buffalo sauce to 1/2 cup and mix with 1/4 cup ranch dressing.
Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver for this recipe.
Shells can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Can be frozen for up to 3 months – bake directly from frozen, adding 10-15 minutes to cooking time.
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- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg