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Buffalo Chicken Bowls

A spicy and flavorful dish featuring shredded buffalo chicken served over rice and topped with fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Buffalo Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts skinless
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Rice Base
  • 2 cups brown rice or white rice
  • 4 cups water for cooking rice
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a slow cooker, add the chicken breasts, buffalo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker.
Cook the Rice
  1. In a rice cooker, combine the brown rice and water. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In each bowl, add a serving of rice as the base.
  2. Top with shredded buffalo chicken, followed by shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. You can add avocado, jalapeños, or any other favorite toppings.

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