Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a delightful fusion of spicy, juicy chicken and fresh veggies, served over a hearty base of rice or quinoa. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, ensuring every bite bursts with flavor. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a meal that will satisfy everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic and buffalo sauce; pour over chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before shredding.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Shred baked chicken and assemble bowls with rice/quinoa as the base, topped with chicken and diced vegetables.
- Finish with blue cheese crumbles and green onions; drizzle additional buffalo sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg