Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowls deliver a delightful flavor experience with juicy, spicy chicken served over fluffy rice and topped with vibrant fresh vegetables. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings, these customizable bowls allow everyone to enjoy their favorite toppings. Ready in under 30 minutes, they offer a satisfying balance of taste and nutrition that will have your family asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder (1 tsp), and paprika (1 tsp). Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- 3. Shred the chicken using two forks after allowing it to rest for a few minutes.
- 4. Toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- 5. In serving bowls, layer cooked rice as the base and top with buffalo chicken and fresh veggies.
- 6. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg