21jumbo pasta shellsprepared per package directions
⅝cupbuffalo wing saucedivided: ½ cup, 2 tablespoons
1cupricotta cheese
1largeegg
1tablespoonpowdered ranch dressing mix
3cupsshredded cooked chicken breast
4cupsshredded colby jack cheesedivided: 2 cups and 2 cups
1cupranch dressing
optional toppings: green onion, scallion, parsley, blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
Optional: line your 13x9" baking dish with parchment paper. Spread 2 tablespoons of the wing sauce over the bottom of the dish.
In a large bowl, mix the ½ cup wing sauce, ricotta cheese, egg, powdered ranch, chicken and 2 cups of the shredded colby jack cheese until just combined.
Stuff the shells with an equal amount of the filling, and place them into the baking dish in a single layer. Cover and bake in a 350℉ preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove foil, top with remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese, and continue baking for another 5 - 7 minutes.
Finish with by drizzling buffalo sauce and ranch dressing over top and garnishing with herbs and blue cheese crumbles, if desired.
Notes
Calories are automatically generated. For best results calculate based on your exact ingredients.Slow cooker variation: Add the stuffed shells to the crock pot, cover and cook on low for about 4 - 5 hours or high for 2 - 3 hours. Add shredded cheese and then re-cover about 30 minutes before ready to serve.