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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Jun 14, 2020
UPDATED: Oct 28, 2021
5 Reviews / 4.4 Average
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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells combine the spicy flavor of buffalo chicken wings and the creamy, cheesy goodness of melted mozzarella, and salty blue cheese all stuffed into cute convenient pasta shells. It is like someone stuffed buffalo wings into the pasta shells but without the bones! 

Vertical photo of white casserole dish with Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells Before Serving

Years ago, when I first made these stuffed shells, my husband said it was fantastic. Like me, he rated it 5 out of 5 stars and wanted me to make it again. It is one of our favorite Pasta Recipes.

Table of Contents
  • Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
  • Why Make This Recipe?
  • What Do I Need To Make This Recipe?
  • How To Make Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
  • Recipe Tips 
  • Variations On Stuffed Shells
  • What To Serve With Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Recipe
  • Reviews

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

It is a unique twist on the Traditional Stuffed Shells recipe, like this one from Self-Proclaimed Foodie. Combining the beloved flavors of Buffalo Chicken Wings and stuffing them into jumbo pasta shells creates a delicious, yet unique Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells pasta recipe.

You’ll love it too because of the tangy kick of the Buffalo sauce and chicken, and the creamy, cheesiness, and the pasta.  It is always a challenge to figure out a new way to fix a chicken dinner, and this is a winner, with popular flavors that the whole family will love! Our family does! They love all things that have that delicious Buffalo sauce, like our Buffalo Blue Cheese Potato Croquettes, and the Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Popper Pizza!

Horizontal photo of single serving of Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells on white plate with fork and blue napkins on side with a partial view of a second plate in the background.

Why Make This Recipe?

Over the years, I have probably made it at least once a month because it bursts with flavor and is so easy to make since I use rotisserie chicken, and because my husband and I both love it. It became one of my go-to dinners.

However, it is also a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken breast, like from my Oven Baked Chicken Breast or the shredded chicken from my Crockpot Chicken Tacos.

Like My Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad, this Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells recipe includes the flavors of buffalo chicken and combines it with pasta shells. Pair it with Cheesy Bread and a green salad and you have a full meal.

Overhead view of single serving of Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells on White Plate.

What Do I Need To Make This Recipe?

Another reason you’ll love this recipe is that it is also a great way to use leftover cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken. For the full, detailed instructions with measurements for each ingredient, scroll down to the printable recipe card below.

Ingredients

  • Cooked Shredded Chicken Breast – You can use shredded rotisserie chicken or just shred some leftover chicken breast. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken. No one will ever know you used leftovers in the dish.
  • Jumbo Pasta Shells – The shell pasta needs to be large enough to accept the buffalo chicken filling. Therefore, I recommend the jumbo-sized pasta shells. If you have small pasta shells that you want to combine with buffalo chicken, then I would recommend my Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad.
  • Ricotta Cheese – Creamy and cheesy ricotta cheese takes on the flavors of the other ingredients and gives the filling a wonderful, soft, creamy texture.
  • Crumbled Bleu Cheese – The salty distinct flavor of the blue cheese (or bleu cheese) compliments the buffalo sauce extremely well. 
  • Mozzarella Cheese – The shredded Mozzarella cheese gives it that melty cheesy softness that complements the shells so well. 
  • Ranch Dressing and Seasoning Mix – It is not buffalo chicken without the ranch flavor. It helps make buffalo chicken so popular.
  • Buffalo Wing Sauce – The star of the show, the buffalo wing sauce, like Frank’s Original Buffalo Wing Sauce, is the key ingredient. Without it, you don’t have that “Buffalo” flavor.
  • Egg – You need an egg to bind the filling together.
  • Green Onions – Chopped green onions make a delicious and pretty garnish to top the shells.

As previously mentioned, for the complete list of ingredients with the specified amounts for each ingredient, scroll down to the printable recipe card below.

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How To Make Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

Here are the high-level steps involved in making this recipe. For the more detailed instructions, scroll down to the printable recipe card below.

  1. Preheat The Oven. I like to do this right when I start making the recipe to ensure that the oven will be good and hot when the dish is ready to go in the oven.
  2. Boil The Pasta. Boil the pasta per the package directions but watch to ensure that it does not overcook because the pasta has to be firm enough to hold its shape with the filling.
  3. Make The Buffalo Chicken Filling. Combining the ricotta, blue cheese, mozzarella, green onion, ranch dressing seasoning mix, buffalo wing sauce, egg, and chicken makes the delicious filling. The filling is what makes this recipe unique and delicious.
  4. Stuff The Pasta Shells. Now comes the assembly. Did I mention assembly was required? Don’t worry. It’s easy! Spoon the buffalo chicken filling into each jumbo shell pasta. 
  5. Bake The Stuffed Shells.  Just before you bake the shells, sprinkle shredded mozzarella and blue cheese over the top. Drizzle additional buffalo sauce over the shells, if you like.
  6. Garnish The Dish. Once the Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells come out of the oven, feel free to garnish the dish with chopped green onions for a nice presentation and added flavor.
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Recipe Tips 

  1. Don’t Overcook The Shells. You want them cooked through but still al dente or slightly firm. They need to hold their shape and hold up to the buffalo chicken filling.
  2. Use Cookie Scoop For Stuffing Shells.  To make it easy on yourself and to save time, try using a cookie scoop to stuff the buffalo chicken filling into each jumbo shell. It will make your life easier.
  3. More Cheese Please! To make it extra delicious and provide a wonderful presentation, add additional shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the shells just before baking. 
  4. Make-Ahead! You can make the recipe and assemble the shells ahead of time. Instead of putting them immediately in the oven, put them in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake and serve.
  5. Double The Recipe! Instead of making one casserole dish of the Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells, make two! You can serve one and freeze one to serve some time in the future!
2 servings of Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells on white plates with 2 blue napkins

Variations On Stuffed Shells

Stuffed shells are so versatile that you can change up the filling to come up with a whole new dinner for the family. Here are some of my favorite variations!

  • Enchilada Stuffed Shells – Sweet Beginnings stuffs the shells with enchilada sauce and ground beef, turkey, or venison.
  • Pizza Stuffed Pasta Shells – Shugary Sweets stuffs the pasta shells with your favorite traditional pizza flavors! 
  • Broccoli And Spinach Stuffed Shells – Mom Foodie makes a vegetarian stuffed pasta by using broccoli and spinach.
  • Salad Stuffed Shells – Life Tastes Good created a fun way to serve salad with these vegetarian Salad Stuffed Shells.

What To Serve With Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

These Stuffed Shells make a meal unto themselves, or as a main dish. Here are a few of our favorite pairings.

  • Apple Pomegranate Side Salad – A fresh and delicious Side Salad served with Lime Garlic Vinaigrette is a perfect side dish to complement your meal.
  • Red Wine Poached Pear Gorgonzola Salad – A beautiful green salad with sweet pears poached in red wine combined with salty gorgonzola cheese and crunchy chopped walnuts.
  • Savory Herb Rolls – Soft, buttery, pull-apart rolls with garlic, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and parsley on top
Horizontal photo of single serving of Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells on white plate with fork and blue napkins on side with a partial view of a second plate in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I Freeze This Recipe? 
    • Yes! You can bake the recipe and then freeze it in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • How Do I Store Leftover Stuffed Shells?
    • Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • How Do I Reheat Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells?
    • If the Stuffed Shells are frozen, thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating.
    • Reheat in the oven for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  • Craving More Recipes?
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas 
    • Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Bacon, Ranch, and Cheddar
    • Instant Pot Chicken And Dumplings

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells combine the spicy buffalo chicken wing flavor and the creamy, cheesy goodness of melted mozzarella, and salty blue cheese all stuffed into cute convenient pasta shells. 
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 462kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 15 ounce package of ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 packet of Ranch Dressing and Seasoning Mix
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce such as Frank’s Original Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 pound shredded cooked chicken breast
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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  • Cook the pasta shells according to package directions but take them out 1 minute before they are finished. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • While the pasta shells are boiling, in a large bowl combine the ricotta, blue cheese, mozzarella, green onion, ranch dressing seasoning mix, buffalo wing sauce and egg. Add the cooked chopped chicken and stir to combine evenly.
    Adding shredded chicken to the filling for Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells.
  • Fill each shell with a tablespoonful of the chicken and ricotta mixture and place each in the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle additional mozzarella, blue cheese, and buffalo wing sauce over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes.
    Overhead view of casserole dish with buffalo chicken stuffed shells
  • Top with additional chopped green onions. Serve hot with extra buffalo wing sauce.
    Closeup of Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells in casserole dish.

Notes

Inspired by AllRecipes.com

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1234mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1.5mg

This Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipes was originally published on January 16, 2014, and republished with step by step photos, recipe tips, and new photos on June 13, 2020.

Since I have many Pinterest pins that link to the old photos, I have moved the old photos to the bottom of the post.

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells Before Baking
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Comments

  1. Joanne T Ferguson says

    January 24, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    G’day! Looks very yummy, true!
    Great photo! I was looking for the peanut butter! 🙂
    Thanks for sharing!
    Viewed as part of the Foodie Friends Friday Peanut Butter Party!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
  2. Sam says

    May 13, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Just made these and they are delicious!!! I made a few without the hot sauce for the kids, which they loved, while my husband and I enjoyed a little heat. Thanks for sharing! The filling would actually make a great dip too! We were eating some of the extras with crackers. Mmmm good!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      May 16, 2016 at 6:46 am

      Thank you. I’m so glad you liked it. Your right. The filling would make a great dip.

      Reply
  3. Robbie says

    March 25, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    My husband said not to lose this recipe! I agree! I sent it on to my son and granddaughters as well. It is the yummiest new chicken dish I’ve tried in ages. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      March 25, 2021 at 9:13 pm

      Hi Robbie,

      Thanks so much. I’m so happy that you liked it. Thanks for sharing it too. Be sure to check out some of our other 600+ recipes.

      Michele

      Reply
  4. Marlene says

    June 17, 2022 at 7:11 pm

    My hubby and I love this new recipe! I substituted feta cheese for the blue cheese, but may use blue cheese for hubby next time. I used Sweet Baby Ray’s Mild Buffalo Wing sauce, which was perfect for us. Thank you for sharing; it is a real winner!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      June 17, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      Hi Marlene,

      I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe. It is one of our favorites. Thanks for letting us know. Be sure to check out some of our other 750 recipes as well. I publish 2 new recipes each week.

      Thanks,

      Michele

      Reply
      • Marlene says

        June 19, 2022 at 3:20 pm

        You’re welcome, Michelle! It is such a delicious dish that I had to rate it! I will check out your other recipes, thank you!

        Reply
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