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Buffalo Chicken Bowls

A quick and tasty recipe featuring spicy buffalo chicken served over rice with fresh veggies and creamy dressing.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as 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

  1. Prepare the buffalo sauce by mixing hot sauce and melted butter in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken pieces; season with salt and pepper and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
  3. Reduce heat to low and pour buffalo sauce over the chicken; stir to coat and let simmer for 3–5 minutes.
  4. To assemble, add a layer of cooked rice in each bowl.
  5. Top rice with buffalo chicken, then add shredded lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional avocado; serve hot.

Notes

For a creamy option, add sour cream or extra dressing. Serve with lime wedges for extra freshness.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Buffalo chicken, chicken bowls, weeknight meals, spicy chicken, comfort food