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Buffalo Chicken Bowls Recipe

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Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce served over a base of cooked rice or quinoa. Topped with fresh lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, tangy blue cheese crumbles, and creamy ranch dressing, these bowls offer a perfect balance of heat and coolness for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.

Ingredients

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Buffalo Chicken

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce

Base

  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare Buffalo Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken and buffalo sauce, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
  2. Cook Rice or Quinoa: Prepare 2 cups of rice or quinoa according to the package instructions, ensuring it is fully cooked and fluffy.
  3. Assemble Base Layers: In serving bowls, place the cooked rice or quinoa evenly as the base layer for each bowl.
  4. Add Buffalo Chicken: Spoon a generous portion of the buffalo chicken mixture on top of the rice or quinoa in each bowl.
  5. Add Toppings: Layer shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes over the buffalo chicken to add freshness and color.
  6. Finish with Cheese and Dressing: Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top and drizzle with ranch dressing for creamy and tangy flavors.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Top each bowl with sliced green onions for a fresh and slightly sharp finish before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For a spicier bowl, add extra buffalo sauce to taste.
  • Use quinoa as a gluten-free option instead of rice.
  • Blue cheese can be substituted with feta or omitted for a milder taste.
  • Chicken can be grilled or baked beforehand if preferred over cooked shredded chicken.
  • Use low-fat ranch dressing to reduce calories and fat content.

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