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Easy Buffalo Chicken Bowls

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a flavor-packed delight that combines tender chicken in zesty buffalo sauce with fluffy rice and crisp vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this one-bowl meal promises an explosion of taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these bowls are sure to impress!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups lettuce or spinach

Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (6-8 minutes per side).
  3. Pour in the buffalo sauce and simmer until chicken absorbs the flavors.
  4. Shred the chicken in the skillet using two forks.
  5. Fluff the cooked rice and spread it across serving bowls.
  6. Layer shredded chicken on top of the rice, then add bell peppers, green onions, and cheese.
  7. Finish with fresh greens and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Author: DANIEL LAWSON
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 440g)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg