Buffalo-Style Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells
Buffalo-Style Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells bring the tangy heat of cayenne sauce together with creamy ricotta and a melty Cheddar–Monterey Jack topping. Each bite balances spicy, buttery Buffalo notes with a rich, cozy texture, finished in tender jumbo shells. Ideal for game-day spreads, casual dinners, or sharing with friends when you’re craving bold flavor and comfort in one dish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo-Style Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 9
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground chicken in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease.
- 2
Melt the butter in the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir the cayenne pepper sauce into the chicken mixture and remove from the heat.
- 3
Squeeze as much moisture as possible from the ricotta cheese using cheesecloth or paper towels; place the drained cheese in a large bowl. Add the chicken mixture to the cheese and stir. Refrigerate until completely chilled, 3 to 4 hours.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 5
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta shells in the boiling water until cooked through but slightly firm, about 10 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water until no longer hot; drain.
- 6
Spoon the chicken mixture into the cooked pasta shells and arrange them in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend over the stuffed shells; season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is slightly melted and the stuffing is hot in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 936.98 kcal High 47%
- Protein 40.57 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 69.62 g 25%
- Total Fat 55.49 g High 71%
- Saturated Fat 19.45 g High 97%
- Trans Fat 0.24 g High --
- Cholesterol 152.05 mg High 51%
- Sodium 417.6 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 428.36 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 3.58 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 410.41 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 99.6 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 8.21 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Buffalo Style Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper Sauce, Cooking Spray, and Ground Chicken. Each serving provides about 936.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo-Style Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper Sauce, Cooking Spray, Ground Chicken, Jumbo Pasta Shells. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo-Style Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 936.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo-Style Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Buffalo-Style Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells healthy?
- Buffalo-Style Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 936.98 calories and 40.57 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 417.6 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.45 g (97% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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