Buffalo Chicken Bowls: A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Game Day or Weeknight Dinners
If you’re in search of a meal that’s delicious, satisfying, and packed with flavor, look no further than these Buffalo Chicken Bowls! Perfect for game day or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe features tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice, and topped with fresh veggies. Each bowl is a delightful combination of spicy, creamy, and crunchy textures that everyone will love. Best of all, it’s quick to prepare, customizable to your taste, and ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken with half the buffalo sauce.
- Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Shred the chicken and mix it with the remaining buffalo sauce.
- Prepare your rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls with a base of rice topped with shredded chicken and your choice of toppings: celery, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, cheese, and dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg