Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a delightful and easy meal that combines tender, shredded chicken coated in zesty buffalo sauce with fluffy rice and fresh toppings. Perfect for any occasion, these bowls deliver a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that will please your family or guests. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for game days or quick weeknight dinners. Customize your bowls with various toppings to suit everyone’s tastes, making it a versatile dish that’s both convenient and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, coat chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour half the buffalo sauce over the chicken and mix well.
- Place chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and combine with remaining buffalo sauce.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base topped with shredded chicken and desired toppings.
- Drizzle dressing over each bowl and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg