Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a bold, comforting dinner made with tender buffalo-sauced chicken, fluffy rice, fresh veggies, and creamy dressing. Easy, filling, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup hot sauce
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked rice, white or brown
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Optional: sliced avocado
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the hot sauce and melted butter until combined. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Reduce heat to low. Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
Divide cooked rice evenly among serving bowls.
Top rice with buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Garnish with green onions and avocado if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Use less hot sauce for a milder bowl or add extra dressing to balance the heat.
Great for meal prep. Store components separately for best texture.
Rice can be swapped for cauliflower rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg