Savor 5 Amazing Buffalo Chicken Bowls Tonight
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Savor Each Bite of Buffalo Chicken Bowls for Your Next Dinner
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs for more flavor)
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil for a dairy-free option)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown; quinoa works as a healthier alternative)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (or spinach for added nutrition)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced bell peppers)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheese if needed)
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (or dairy-free dressing for dietary preferences)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (or mixed herbs)
- 1 sliced avocado (optional, for creaminess and healthy fats)
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce and melted unsalted butter until fully blended. Set aside.
- Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Once cooked, reduce heat to low and pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken, simmering for 3-5 minutes.
- Divide the cooked rice evenly among serving bowls as a base.
- Place the buffalo chicken mixture on top of the rice in each bowl, spooning on extra sauce.
- Top with shredded lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and avocado if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg