Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a delicious and satisfying meal featuring tender chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, served over a bed of rice or greens, and topped with fresh vegetables and creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken evenly.
- 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 chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the entire bowl before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your spice preference.
- For a healthier option, use brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for meal prep.
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: 90mg