Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a delicious and spicy meal option that combines tender chicken with flavorful buffalo sauce, served over a bed of rice or greens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or blue cheese)
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Prepare the rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom.
- Add a generous portion of the buffalo chicken on top of the rice.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese.
- Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your spice preference.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier option, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Bowls, Spicy Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner