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The Ultimate Quick & Easy Buffalo Chicken Bowl with Creamy Ranch Drizzle

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Make this satisfying, high-protein Buffalo Chicken Bowl for a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner or healthy lunch prep. Tender chicken in spicy buffalo sauce sits over rice, topped with cool ranch and crisp vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or quinoa for substitution)
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Cook your rice or quinoa according to package directions. Keep warm.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  4. Remove chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce and melted butter until combined.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet. Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken and toss until every piece is coated evenly. Cook for 1 minute to heat through.
  7. Assemble your bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among four bowls.
  8. Top the rice base with the spicy buffalo shredded chicken.
  9. Arrange lettuce, chopped celery, and blue cheese crumbles over the chicken in each bowl.
  10. Drizzle generously with ranch dressing before serving.

Notes

  • For a quick shredded chicken, cook the chicken breasts in an Instant Pot using the pressure cook setting for 10 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release for 5 minutes.
  • If you prefer a low-carb option, substitute the rice/quinoa with cauliflower rice or extra lettuce.
  • Make ahead: Store the chicken, rice, and cold toppings separately in meal prep containers. Assemble just before eating to keep the lettuce crisp.

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