Description
Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells are jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy buffalo chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, ranch or blue cheese, and plenty of gooey melted cheese. Baked until hot and bubbly, this dish is the perfect mix of spicy, cheesy comfort food.
Ingredients
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/3 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté peppers and onion for 5–6 minutes until softened. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, sautéed veggies, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Stuff each shell with the buffalo chicken mixture and arrange in the baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and drizzle with extra buffalo sauce if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Use mild buffalo sauce for less heat or spicy for a fiery kick.
- Rotisserie chicken or ground chicken can be used as substitutes.
- Serve as an appetizer with extra ranch or blue cheese for dipping.
- Freeze unbaked stuffed shells for a make-ahead meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 3–4 shells)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
