Ingredients
Scale
- 20-25 large pasta shells (cooked al dente)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast strips (Rotisserie or cooked chicken)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot or to taste)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese for a lighter option)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 2 green onions, diced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
- 1 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Boil salted water in a pot. Cook the large pasta shells al dente according to package instructions.
- Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
- Mix in a large bowl the chicken strips, buffalo sauce, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if used), garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and green onions (if used).
- Combine everything well until evenly mixed.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into the cooked pasta shells.
- Place the stuffed shells in a single layer in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the stuffed shells.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Let the shells rest for about 5 minutes after taking them out of the oven.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the buffalo sauce to your preference. You can substitute ground chicken or zucchini boats for a lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg