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The Ultimate Easy 25-Minute Buffalo Chicken Bowl with Ranch Drizzle

A vibrant buffalo chicken bowl featuring shredded buffalo chicken, lettuce, diced carrots, and a ranch drizzle.
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Make this satisfying Buffalo Chicken Bowl quickly for a weeknight dinner or easy meal prep lunch. It combines spicy, sauced chicken with cool, crisp vegetables and a creamy ranch finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa (for base)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (medium heat)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup Ranch dressing (plus extra for drizzling)
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook your rice or quinoa according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. Cook the chicken: You can bake, pan-fry, or use pre-cooked shredded chicken. If cooking raw, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
  3. Prepare the buffalo sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together the buffalo wing sauce and melted butter over low heat until combined. Do not boil.
  4. Toss the shredded chicken in the buffalo sauce mixture until fully coated.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among four bowls. Top each base with an equal portion of the sauced buffalo chicken.
  6. Add fresh toppings: Arrange lettuce, celery, and carrots around the chicken in each bowl.
  7. Finish the bowl: Drizzle each serving generously with Ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles, if using.
  8. Serve immediately or cool completely for meal prep.

Notes

  • For quick prep, use rotisserie chicken and shred it before tossing in the sauce.
  • If you are planning for weekly meals, store the dressing and crisp vegetables separately to maintain texture. This recipe works well with meal planning systems.
  • To make this a low carb buffalo chicken bowl, substitute the rice/quinoa base with cauliflower rice or extra lettuce.

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