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Quick & Easy Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with Ranch Drizzle

A close-up of a buffalo chicken bowl featuring orange buffalo-coated chicken pieces drizzled with white ranch dressing over rice and lettuce.
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Make these satisfying Buffalo Chicken Bowls for a quick dinner or easy meal prep. You get tender chicken coated in spicy buffalo sauce served over rice with crisp vegetables and a creamy ranch topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (or quinoa)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (use your favorite brand)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken cubes lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken until it is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. While the chicken cooks, whisk together the buffalo sauce and melted butter in a small bowl.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Toss to coat the chicken completely. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Prepare your bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four containers or bowls. This is your base for these protein packed chicken bowls.
  6. Top the rice with the coated buffalo chicken.
  7. Arrange the fresh vegetables (lettuce, carrots, celery) around the chicken in each bowl.
  8. Drizzle each serving with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles, if using.
  9. Cool completely before sealing for meal prep. Enjoy this easy chicken bowl dinner later.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, substitute cauliflower rice for the grain base.
  • If you are making these ahead, store the ranch dressing separately and add it just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.
  • You can shred the chicken instead of cubing it if you prefer shredded chicken buffalo bowls.

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