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30-Minute Quick & Easy Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with Creamy Ranch Slaw

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Make delicious Buffalo Chicken Bowls for quick dinners or healthy meal prep. This recipe combines spicy buffalo chicken with a cool ranch slaw base for a satisfying, high-protein lunch or weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (use your favorite brand)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice for low carb)
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • For the Ranch Slaw Dressing: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Make the buffalo sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together the buffalo wing sauce and melted butter in a small bowl.
  3. Coat the chicken: Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat all pieces. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Prepare the ranch slaw dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, buttermilk, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Assemble the bowls for meal prep: Divide the cooked rice (or cauliflower rice) among four meal prep containers. Top the rice with shredded lettuce, shredded carrots, and diced celery.
  6. Add the chicken: Spoon an equal portion of the buffalo chicken over the vegetables in each container.
  7. Finish and store: Drizzle a small amount of the ranch slaw dressing over the chicken in each bowl. If using, sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top. Seal the containers. Store the remaining dressing separately for serving later.
  8. Serve: When ready to eat, reheat the chicken and rice portion, or enjoy cold. Add more fresh dressing before eating.

Notes

  • For a low-carb buffalo bowl, substitute cauliflower rice for the standard rice base.
  • You can cook the chicken ahead of time in a slow cooker (4 hours on high with sauce) for even faster assembly.
  • Keep the ranch slaw dressing separate until serving to prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy during storage.

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