Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound jumbo pasta shells
• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced carrots
• 1/4 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine chicken, hot pepper sauce, ranch dressing, blue cheese crumbles, cheddar cheese, celery, carrots, and onion. Mix well.
4. Stuff pasta shells with chicken mixture.
5. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
6. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Pour sauce over stuffed shells.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Sugar: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Spicy and flavorful
• Rich and creamy
• Satisfying and filling
• Perfect for parties or gatherings

User Comments:

• "These stuffed shells were amazing! The buffalo chicken filling was perfectly spicy, and the ranch dressing and cheese added a creamy touch."
• "I loved the way the sauce coated the shells and made them so decadent. It was like a spicy, cheesy explosion in my mouth!"
• "This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well. It's definitely going to be a favorite in my household."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you prefer a less spicy filling, reduce the amount of hot pepper sauce to your desired level.
• For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with cooked tofu or tempeh.
• You can use any type of cheese you like in this dish, such as mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a combination of different cheeses.