Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowls combine the spicy kick of buffalo chicken with rice and fresh vegetables for a quick, flavorful meal that pleases the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- Optional: sliced avocado (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the hot sauce and melted butter. Set aside for later.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is browned and fully cooked.
- Combine with Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken evenly, allowing it to simmer for 3-5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Assemble Your Bowls: Begin with a base layer of cooked rice in each serving bowl. Distribute the buffalo chicken over the rice, and then top with shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Finish with Dressing and Garnish: Drizzle each bowl with ranch or blue cheese dressing, add green onions, and if desired, include slices of avocado for a creamy contrast.
- Serve and Enjoy: It’s best served hot, so dig in and enjoy your delicious creation!
Notes
Feel free to swap out the rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice to suit your dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, chicken bowls, quick meals, weeknight dinners