Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a spicy, satisfying meal featuring tender chicken tossed in buffalo sauce served over rice with fresh veggies and creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing. These bowls are quick, customizable, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups shredded lettuce or baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the cooked chicken in a skillet or microwave and toss it with buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Divide the cooked rice among 4 serving bowls as the base.
- Add a layer of shredded lettuce or baby spinach on top of the rice in each bowl.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken evenly over the greens.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and diced celery.
- Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over each bowl. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and chopped green onions if using.
- Serve warm or cold, depending on your preference.
Notes
- For a low‑carb version, swap the rice for cauliflower rice or shredded cabbage.
- Try quinoa or farro instead of rice for a different grain base.
- Add avocado slices or a soft‑boiled egg for extra protein and creaminess.
- Mix buffalo sauce with a bit of honey for a milder, slightly sweet flavor.
- Store components separately for meal prep and assemble fresh before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
