Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a flavor-packed delight that merges juicy, shredded chicken in zesty buffalo sauce with fluffy rice and vibrant fresh veggies. Perfect for game nights or busy weeknights, these customizable bowls provide a satisfying meal that pleases every palate. Quick to make and bursting with bold flavors, they are destined to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Chop the veggies and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and let rest. In the same skillet, warm buffalo sauce over medium-low heat, mixing in any browned bits.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the skillet, stirring to coat with buffalo sauce.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, spicy chicken, and fresh veggies. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with shredded cheese and herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg