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Easy Buffalo Chicken Bowls for Weeknight Dinner

Close-up of a white bowl filled with white rice topped with saucy buffalo chicken, drizzled with ranch, and garnished with celery and carrots.
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Make satisfying Buffalo Chicken Bowls using tender chicken coated in spicy buffalo sauce over rice and fresh vegetables. This recipe is quick, flavorful, and excellent for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s recommended)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing (for mixing)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups cooked white rice or mixed greens
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • Ranch dressing, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, chicken broth, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir in the 1/4 cup of ranch dressing until the chicken is evenly coated.
  6. To assemble the Buffalo Chicken Bowls, divide the cooked rice or greens among four bowls.
  7. Top each bowl with the shredded buffalo chicken mixture.
  8. Arrange shredded carrots and sliced celery around the chicken.
  9. Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles, if using.
  10. Drizzle extra ranch dressing over the top before serving.

Notes

  • For a quicker version, cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until done, then shred and toss with the sauce mixture.
  • Use your favorite hot sauce if you prefer a different level of spice.
  • These bowls are great for meal prep; store components separately and assemble just before eating.

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