Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl that’s perfect for a quick and healthy dinner option. This dish combines tender shredded chicken coated in zesty buffalo sauce with a variety of fresh vegetables and rice, all topped off with a creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Rice:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Buffalo Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for milder flavor)
Additional Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Buffalo Chicken: In a medium skillet over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and butter (if using). Heat through until chicken is warmed and coated.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked rice into serving bowls. Top with buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and green onions. Drizzle with dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice.
- Enhance with avocado or hard-boiled egg for additional protein and healthy fats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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