Description
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a tantalizing blend of juicy, shredded chicken tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, served over a bed of creamy ranch-infused rice. The dish is topped with crunchy celery and tangy blue cheese, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will excite your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- For the Toppings:
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- While the rice cooks, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in a bowl until well coated.
- Once the rice is done, remove from heat and stir in the ranch dressing until fully combined.
- To assemble, place a generous scoop of ranch rice in a bowl, top with buffalo chicken, and sprinkle with diced celery, blue cheese, and green onions.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; store the chicken and rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier kick, add more buffalo sauce to the chicken.
- Substitute quinoa for rice for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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