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Buffalo Chicken Bowls

A spicy and flavorful bowl featuring shredded buffalo chicken, rice, and fresh toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Buffalo Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
Rice Base
  • 2 cups uncooked rice white or brown
  • 4 cups water
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour buffalo sauce over them. Sprinkle garlic powder and onion powder on top.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce.
Prepare the Rice
  1. In a rice cooker, combine the uncooked rice and water. Cook according to rice cooker instructions.
  2. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, add a base of rice.
  2. Top with shredded buffalo chicken, lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and green onions.
  3. Drizzle ranch dressing over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences. You can also use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

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