BBQ Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This BBQ Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells recipe combines the smoky, tangy flavor of BBQ sauce with tender pasta shells, creating a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect for gatherings or a weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

The recipe is straightforward and can be prepared in advance, making it an excellent choice for BBQ recipes that deliver great flavors without too much hassle.

Delicious BBQ Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells

These pasta shells are generously filled with a mixture of shredded BBQ chicken, cream cheese, and cheese, then baked to perfection in a zesty BBQ sauce. This recipe takes around 50 minutes from start to finish and serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

12 large pasta shells
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for drizzling
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of BBQ sauce, cream cheese, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stuff the Shells: Carefully fill each cooked pasta shell with the BBQ chicken mixture and place them in a baking dish.

Add Sauce: Pour the remaining BBQ sauce over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired. Serve hot.