Description
A quick and tasty one-bowl meal featuring spicy buffalo chicken, fresh vegetables, and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- Optional: sliced avocado, for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the hot sauce and melted butter to prepare the buffalo sauce. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low and pour buffalo sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare serving bowls by adding a base layer of the cooked rice.
- Divide the buffalo chicken evenly among the bowls on top of the rice.
- Top with shredded lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and optional avocado slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, meal prep, hearty meal, quick dinner, one-bowl meal