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Easy Weeknight Buffalo Chicken Bowls with Creamy Ranch Slaw

A white bowl filled with white rice, topped with saucy buffalo chicken pieces and a side of creamy coleslaw, making a perfect buffalo chicken bowl.
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Make this high-protein Buffalo Chicken Bowl recipe for a quick dinner or healthy meal prep lunch. It features tender chicken in spicy buffalo sauce over rice, topped with a cool ranch slaw.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Make the buffalo sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce and melted butter. Pour this mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken completely. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Prepare the ranch slaw: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, buttermilk, dried dill, and garlic powder until smooth. Add the shredded lettuce, cabbage, and carrots. Toss well to coat.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top the rice with the saucy buffalo chicken. Add a serving of the creamy ranch slaw to each bowl.
  5. Serve immediately, or cool completely before storing for meal prep. Top with blue cheese crumbles if desired.

Notes

  • For a low carb buffalo chicken bowl option, substitute the rice with cauliflower rice or extra mixed greens.
  • You can cook the chicken in a slow cooker (4 hours on high) for a hands-off approach before tossing it in the sauce.
  • Make the ranch dressing and slaw ahead of time to speed up assembly for your make ahead chicken meals.

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