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Easy 30-Minute Buffalo Chicken Bowl with Creamy Ranch Drizzle

A close-up of a buffalo chicken bowl featuring shredded buffalo chicken, brown rice, lettuce, carrots, celery, and ranch dressing.
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Make this satisfying Buffalo Chicken Bowl for a quick weeknight dinner or simple meal prep. You get tender chicken coated in spicy buffalo sauce over your choice of base, finished with cool, creamy ranch dressing for balanced flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (use your favorite brand)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa (for base)
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1 large carrot, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your base: Cook 2 cups of brown rice or quinoa according to package directions. Keep warm.
  2. Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry. Sprinkle them evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  4. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken completely.
  5. Sauce the chicken: Return the shredded chicken to the skillet. Pour in the buffalo wing sauce and chicken broth. Stir well to coat all the chicken. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among four bowls. Top with the sauced buffalo chicken mixture.
  7. Add toppings: Arrange the shredded lettuce, shredded carrots, and diced celery around the chicken.
  8. Finish the meal: Drizzle each bowl generously with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles, if using. Serve immediately for a flavorful chicken bowl dinner.

Notes

  • For a low-carb buffalo chicken bowl, substitute the rice or quinoa with cauliflower rice or extra lettuce.
  • To make this a make-ahead chicken dinner, store the sauced chicken, cooked base, and fresh vegetables in separate containers. Assemble just before eating.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch dressing.

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