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Easy 30-Minute Buffalo Chicken Bowl with Ranch and Crispy Veggies

A close-up of a hearty buffalo chicken bowl featuring shredded orange buffalo chicken over white rice, lettuce, and drizzled with white ranch dressing.
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Make this quick, high-protein Buffalo Chicken Bowl for a flavorful weeknight dinner or easy meal prep. You get spicy, tangy chicken over a base, topped with cool ranch dressing and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (or quinoa)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (use your favorite brand)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook your rice or quinoa according to package directions. Keep warm.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce and melted butter.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet over low heat. Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken and toss until every piece is evenly coated. Heat for 1 minute.
  6. Assemble your bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among four bowls.
  7. Top the base evenly with the sauced buffalo chicken.
  8. Arrange the shredded lettuce, chopped celery, and chopped carrots around the chicken.
  9. Drizzle each bowl generously with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles, if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the chicken, rice, and fresh vegetables in separate airtight containers. Assemble just before eating to keep the vegetables crisp.
  • If you prefer a low carb buffalo chicken option, substitute the rice with cauliflower rice or extra lettuce.
  • To make this a high protein lunch, increase the chicken portion slightly in each serving.
  • You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to cut the prep time down even further.

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