Easy Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl
Experience the bold flavors of our Easy Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or delightful family meals. This dish combines tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with fresh vegetables and creamy ranch dressing, offering a satisfying balance of heat and coolness. Packed with protein from chicken and chickpeas, this bowl is not only delicious but also nutritious. Customize your bowl with your favorite veggies and grains, making it versatile enough for any palate. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or a busy evening when you need a hearty, flavor-packed dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (shredded)
- 1 cup bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup green onion (sliced thin)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo hot sauce until evenly coated.
- In four bowls or containers, layer each with 1/2 cup of cooked rice as the base.
- Add approximately 4 oz of buffalo chicken and top with 1/4 cup chickpeas.
- Finish by adding romaine lettuce, bell peppers, red onion, green onion, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices on top.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over each bowl and add extra buffalo sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg