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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Bowls

High Protein Buffalo Chicken Bowls That Everyone Will Love

These High Protein Buffalo Chicken Bowls are a flavorful and nutritious dish, perfect for meal prep with 42 grams of protein per serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts Substitute with chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended) Use hotter sauce if desired.
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing Greek yogurt can replace for a lighter version.
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Keeps chicken moist.
  • 1 tbsp butter Enhances richness.
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked rice Use as a base.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Adds creaminess.
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce (romaine recommended) Provides freshness.
  • 1/2 cup diced celery Adds crunch.
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots Adds sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles Optional for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer for even cooking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buffalo sauce, 1/2 cup of ranch dressing, and 1/2 cup of chicken broth until smooth. Add 1 tbsp of butter on top.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is coated evenly. Cover the slow cooker.
  4. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Let the chicken sit for 3 to 5 minutes, then shred it with two forks and mix it into the sauce.
  6. Assemble the bowls starting with 1/3 cup of warm rice, topped with buffalo chicken, cheddar cheese, lettuce, celery, carrots, and blue cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 42gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure proper layering of chicken in the slow cooker and mix sauce ingredients thoroughly for best flavor.

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