Description
Discover the perfect solution for busy nights with these Easy Buffalo Chicken Bowls. Featuring tender, succulent chicken tossed in zesty buffalo sauce, fresh veggies, and a creamy dressing, this dish is a flavor-packed experience that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Ideal for meal prep or casual gatherings, these bowls are customizable to suit your taste preferences and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (bell peppers and cucumbers)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- ¼ cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with garlic powder and salt. Cook for 7-10 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Pour buffalo sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Layer rice or quinoa at the bottom of each bowl, top with buffalo chicken, then pile on fresh veggies. Drizzle ranch dressing over everything before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your bowls with other veggies like corn or avocado. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or cauliflower tossed in buffalo sauce. Make ahead by prepping ingredients and assembling just before serving.