If you’re looking to impress your guests, you need to check out these Buffalo Chicken Shotgun Shells. “Shotgun shells” are all over the internet for a reason—they are super delicious and a fun family activity to prepare!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Servings 3-4 people

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup of you favorite Hot Sauce
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 lb shredded chicken
• 1/2 block cream cheese
• Thin-cut bacon
• Manicotti shells
• Creole-Style Ranch Dressing (for dipping)
• Green onions for topping

Directions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, combine hot sauce, butter, Worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, and garlic powder. Stir to combine, bring to a simmer, and then remove from heat.
2. Mix shredded chicken with cream cheese and about 3/4 of the hot sauce (reserve some for later). Stir until well combined.
3. Stuff the manicotti shells with the buffalo chicken mixture.
4. Wrap each shell with a slice of thin-cut bacon.
5. Grill or bake the shells at 300°F until the bacon is thoroughly cooked.
6. Brush each shell with the remaining hot sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Top with diced green onions and serve with Tony Chachere’s Creole-Style Ranch Dressing for dipping. Enjoy!