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Easy Buffalo Chicken Bowls: 30-Minute Dinner That Satisfies Every Craving


  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Easy Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a bold, customizable, 30-minute dinner featuring spicy buffalo chicken, crisp vegetables, creamy ranch dressing, and hearty grains—all layered into one vibrant and satisfying bowl. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen with minimal effort.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Buffalo Chicken:

  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ cup buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot), plus more for drizzling

  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)

For the Bowl Base:

  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)

  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • ½ cup diced cucumber

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta or cheddar)

  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

For the Dressing:

  • ½ cup ranch dressing

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon dried dill


Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat, 5–7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.

  3. Add buffalo sauce and butter to the skillet, tossing chicken to coat and warm through.

  4. Dice the chicken after resting for 5 minutes.

  5. Make the ranch dressing by mixing ranch, sour cream, lemon juice, and dill. Chill.

  6. Assemble bowls: Start with rice and romaine. Add veggies and diced chicken.

  7. Top with dressing, cheese, and green onions. Add extra buffalo sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Slice chicken into cutlets before cooking for faster prep.

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.

  • Make extra dressing—it works great as a dip.

  • Store ingredients separately for fresh, prepped bowls all week.

  • Great for a “build-your-own-bowl” dinner station.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner Ideas
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 890 mg
  • Fat: 34 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
  • Trans Fat: 23 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Cholesterol: 115 mg