Buffalo Chicken Bowls
A comforting fusion of spicy buffalo sauce and shredded chicken served over fluffy rice or quinoa, customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein, Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup mixed greens or lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Optional toppings: avocado, celery, or carrots
Instructions
- Coat the chicken: In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Cook the rice or quinoa: While you’re mixing the chicken, cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Layer the base: In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom.
- Build the bowl: Top with mixed greens, buffalo chicken, cherry tomatoes, and cheese if desired.
- Drizzle the dressing: Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the top, and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Customize it: Customize with any additional toppings as preferred, like creamy avocado or crispy celery.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken separately and assemble with fresh ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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