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Buffalo Chicken Bowls

A flavorful mix of buffalo chicken with rice and fresh veggies, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 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. In a small bowl, combine the hot sauce and melted butter. Mix well and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Let simmer gently for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Prepare serving bowls with a base layer of cooked rice.
  5. Divide the buffalo chicken among the bowls, placing it over the rice.
  6. Top with shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
  7. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sliced avocado if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For added crunch, consider topping with crushed tortilla chips. You can use cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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