Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the jumbo shells according to package directions, but reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes. They should be *al dente*. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Cook the chicken breasts using your preferred method (boiling, baking, or poaching). Once cooked, shred the chicken into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ricotta cheese, blue cheese crumbles, half of the cheddar cheese (reserve the other half for topping), half a cup of the Buffalo wing sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and diced celery (if using). Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Using a spoon or a piping bag, carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell with the Buffalo chicken filling. Pack the filling firmly but gently.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish, side by side, in a single layer.
- Pour the remaining half cup of Buffalo wing sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use full-fat ricotta cheese. Do not overfill the shells to prevent bursting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. You can adjust the amount of Buffalo wing sauce to control the level of spiciness. Undercook the pasta slightly to prevent mushiness.
