Description
A hearty yet light Buffalo Chicken Protein Bowl combining chicken, rice, and fresh veggies for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup mixed fresh veggies (like bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers)
- 1/4 cup creamy dressing (like ranch or blue cheese)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and cook in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it.
- Toss the shredded chicken in buffalo sauce until well coated.
- In a bowl, layer the cooked rice, buffalo chicken, and fresh veggies.
- Drizzle with creamy dressing before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with more veggies or extra sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg