Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Shells

Keto Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Shells are a low-carb, spicy, and creamy dish compared to the traditional dish. These “shells” are created with thin deli chicken slices or zucchini instead of pasta, which makes the dish gluten-free and keto-friendly. This dish is made with the combination of shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and cheddar cheese, and they are baked till warm and bubbly. These stuffed shells have all the flavor of traditional buffalo chicken without the additional carb content. We would effortlessly modify these shells and add the spice, cheese, or tang as we prefer. We can serve these Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Shells with a fresh green salad, ranch dressing, or celery sticks for a filling dinner.

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STATS:

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Prep time: Twenty mints.
• Cook time: Twenty-five mints.
• Total time: Forty-five mints.
• Serving size: 2–3 shells
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Main Course
• Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
• Servings: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing dish
• Spatula
• Spoon
• Knife
• Chopping board

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups of chicken
• ½ cup buffalo sauce
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• ½ cup cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• 8–10 large zucchini slices or deli chicken/turkey slices
• 2 tbsp. green onions
• Ranch or blue cheese dressing

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CHICKEN:

• We would utilize leftover poached or rotisserie chicken for convenience or to save preparation time.

BUFFALO CHICKEN:

• We would have to utilize the keto buffalo sauce without the additional sugar and add it as we like to prepare the keto-friendly shells.

CREAM CHEESE:

• It is included in the dish to aid in binding the components, and it also adds a rich and creamy texture to the dish. And we should use soft cream cheese to prepare this dish.

SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE:

• It is included to add the sharp and strong taste of cheese in this dish, but we would also utilize the mozzarella or the combination of two cheeses to prepare this dish.

BLUE CHEESE:

• It is included to make this dish, and it provides the tangy bite, but it is optional.

GARLIC SEASONING:

• It is added in this dish to make it flavorful and tasty; we would also include the onion seasoning and paprika powder to prepare this dish.

ZUCCHINI:

• We would utilize the zucchini slices to prepare the low-carb shells instead of pasta.
  OR

DELI MEAT:

• We would utilize the deli chicken or turkey to make the shells instead of zucchini.

GREEN ONIONS:

• It is used to garnish the dish, and it also adds color and brightness to the dish.

DRESSING

• We choose the keto or low-carb dressing, like ranch or blue cheese dressing, as a dripping or a drip.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. We can turn on the oven at three-seventy-five degrees F.
2. Now we can apply the oil to the dish.
3. We can include the cream cheese, chicken, cheddar cheese, salt, buffalo sauce, pepper, & garlic powder in the dish.
4. Then we can slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips and gently sauté them to soften them.

OR

1. There is no preparation required if using deli meat; simply arrange the slices.
2. Put a dollop of the filling on one end of each shell, then roll the shell and put it in the baking dish, seam-side down.
3. We can bake the shells for 20 to 25 minutes until heated through & gently browned.
4. Now we can garnish the dish with the green onions and serve the shells with the blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing.

SERVING IDEAS:

• Serve these shells with ranch dressing on a crisp green salad.
• We can serve these buffalo chicken shells with celery sticks.
• Mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice greatly pairs with this dish.
• We can drizzle some additional buffalo sauce to make the shells more flavorful and delicious.
• Serve these buffalo chicken shells with the keto-friendly garlic bread on the side.

TIPS:

• We would utilize the rotisserie chicken to save the preparation time.
• You would soften the zucchini slices in the pan for one to two minutes before forming the shells.
• We would make the filing before the time for meal prep.
• You would prepare the buffalo sauce as you like.
• We would include some chopped celery in the filling for the additional crunch.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Place the leftover chicken shells in close container and preserve the shells four days.

FREEZER:

• We would put the assembled shells in the box for two months and cook the shells when required.

FAQs:

Can I make this dish dairy-free?

• We would utilize the dairy-free cream cheese and exclude the cheese, or replace the cheese with the dairy-free cheese, to prepare this dish dairy-free.

Is the buffalo sauce keto-friendly?

• Mostly buffalo sauces are keto-friendly, but we have to check the label before buying to ensure they are keto-friendly.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fiber: 1g
Net carbs: 3g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 22g
Sodium: 780mg
Calories: 320 kcal
Potassium: 400mg
Calcium: 120mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Total carbs: 4g
Vitamin A: 900 IU
Serving size: 2–3 shells