Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
– ½ cup buffalo sauce
– 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
– 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
– ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ½ cup shredded carrots
– ½ cup celery, diced
– ¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional)
– ¼ cup ranch dressing or Greek yogurt (for topping)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Follow these straightforward steps to create your Easy Buffalo Chicken Bowls:
1. Cook the Chicken: Use pre-cooked shredded chicken or cook chicken breasts until fully cooked, and then shred them.
2. Heat the Sauce: In a skillet, combine the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
3. Prepare the Base: While chicken is heating, cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions if not already prepared.
4. Chop Vegetables: Wash and cut the spinach, tomatoes, carrots, and celery.
5. Assemble Bowls: In bowls, add a layer of rice or quinoa. Top with the buffalo chicken mixture.
6. Add Veggies: Layer chopped spinach, tomatoes, carrots, and celery over the chicken.
7. Garnish: Sprinkle blue cheese on top if desired. Add ranch dressing or Greek yogurt for creaminess.
8. Season: Finish with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve Warm: Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color and added freshness.
These simple steps will lead you to create flavorful bowls effortlessly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g