Buffalo Chicken Bowls
A flavorful and nutritious meal featuring shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and fresh vegetables over a hearty base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Meal Prep
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup diced cucumbers (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
- Prepare your base by cooking the brown rice or quinoa as per package instructions.
- Steam or sauté the broccoli until tender.
- In meal prep containers, layer the base of rice or quinoa, then add the buffalo chicken on top.
- Add the fresh vegetables (broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, and cucumbers) around the chicken.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator for meal prep or enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Adjust the buffalo sauce based on your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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