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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Bowl recipe with rice, buffalo chicken, lettuce, celery, carrots, corn, blue cheese, and ranch.
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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Bowl

This High Protein Buffalo Chicken Bowl combines tender buffalo chicken, warm rice, fresh vegetables, cheese, and a creamy dressing for a flavorful meal prep recipe that delivers a balanced, protein-rich lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2/3 cup buffalo sauce, plus extra for serving
  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or chopped romaine
  • 1 cup diced celery and carrots
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • mixing spoon
  • meal prep containers
  • forks for shredding chicken

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook in a hot skillet with a touch of oil for about 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  2. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then shred it with two forks or dice it into pieces.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the buffalo sauce until smooth and glossy. Toss the chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
  4. Build the bowl by adding warm rice as the base, then layer lettuce, celery, carrots, and corn.
  5. Add buffalo chicken to the center of the bowl, top with cheese, and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
  6. Serve immediately or store portions for meal prep. Keep toppings separate for the best texture when reheating.

Notes

For best meal prep results, store chicken, rice, and fresh toppings separately. Adjust buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level, and swap rice with quinoa, cauliflower rice, or roasted potatoes for variety.