Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a quick and delicious meal that brings together tender chicken tossed in zesty buffalo sauce, served over a base of fluffy rice and topped with fresh vegetables and creamy dressing. This versatile dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing you to savor bold flavors and textures without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 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
- In a small bowl, mix hot sauce with melted butter. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low; pour buffalo sauce over chicken and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, buffalo chicken, and fresh veggies on top.
- Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle cheese, and add avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg