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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

Jun 14, 2020 25 Comments

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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.

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.

Overhead view of ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 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 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F Flavor Mosaic
  • 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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Filed Under: American, Bake, Chicken, Custom 3 Featured Posts, Game Day, Main Dishes, Pasta, Spicy Tagged With: buffalo chicken, cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, shell pasta, stuffed shells

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Comments

  1. Renee'sKitchenAdventures says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    These look amazing Michele!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      January 16, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks Renee!

      Reply
  2. Becca from It's Yummi! says

    January 17, 2014 at 5:52 am

    This looks fantastic, Michele! I’m guessing that my hubs could eat a pan full on his own!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      January 17, 2014 at 5:56 am

      Thanks Becca. My husband almost did. Good they I got my serving first! LOL!

      Reply
  3. Nicole, RD says

    January 17, 2014 at 6:40 am

    Ohhh my heavens. My husband will be ALL OVER these. They look fantastic!!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      January 17, 2014 at 6:44 am

      Hi Nicole, I bet he will be. It was a huge hit with my husband. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  4. jessica@stuckonsweet says

    January 17, 2014 at 7:23 am

    AMAZING and so creative! I have wanted to try making a buffalo chicken pasta dish and this is it!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      January 17, 2014 at 7:24 am

      Thanks Jessica! Check back after you try it and let me know how you like it! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  5. Lillian @ My Recipe Journey says

    January 17, 2014 at 9:30 am

    Very cool idea for a recipe! Pinned! =D

    Reply
  6. Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says

    January 17, 2014 at 11:54 am

    This looks like something my hubby would LOVE. He is always asking me to make buffalo chicken chili, and I tend to get sick of it after a while. So, this looks like a great way to keep us both happy. Win-win!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      Jen, that is great! I love it when it is a win / win. It certainly is in our household. Everyone loved it.

      Reply
  7. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    OMG YES.

    Reply
  8. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    I love Buffalo Chicken anything and this is the first to see stuffed shells. So creative and perfect for upcoming football viewing.

    Reply
  9. Pat Bernitt says

    January 17, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    Terrific idea stuffing the shells and sounds wonderful. This would be great for Super Bowl Sunday because you can just spoon out individual shells. Keeper for sure!!

    Reply
  10. Penny says

    January 17, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    Pinned to Football Food. These look wonderful!

    Reply
  11. nettie moore says

    January 17, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Looks amazing! Can’t wait to try your recipe! Nettie

    Reply
  12. Shelby says

    January 17, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Michele, these sound delicious. I love anything with Frank’s Red Hot. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Linda Loosli says

    January 17, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    I want to make this, it has some kick to it! Thanks for stopping by Friday With Friends! Hugs! Linda

    Reply
  14. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    January 19, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    This sounds delicious and easy! Thanks for linking up to Freedom Fridays 🙂 Pinned and shared on FB!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      January 19, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      Thanks Jamie! Thanks for hosting a great link party!

      Reply
  15. Kirsten says

    January 21, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Michele,
    This looks like the perfect cheesy decadent goodness! I’m glad this caught my eye on Tasty Tuesdays!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:17 pm

      Thanks Kirsten!

      Reply
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