Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a delightful fusion of spicy, tangy chicken and fresh ingredients, perfect for satisfying any craving. This dish features tender chicken coated in zesty buffalo sauce, served over a hearty base of rice or quinoa, and topped with vibrant vegetables and creamy ranch dressing. Ideal for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, these bowls bring excitement to the table with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or blue cheese)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping green onions and bell peppers.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Mix melted butter with buffalo sauce and garlic powder; pour over the cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Assemble the bowls by placing rice or quinoa at the bottom, topping with buffalo chicken, bell peppers, and cheese.
- Drizzle ranch dressing on top and garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 516
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 952mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 92mg