Description
brief description including Easy Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
- 1 red onion
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 can low sodium black beans
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (Franks recommended)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup part-skim cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheddar)
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
Instructions
- Sauté the Onions Heat 1 tablespoon of olive or canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until caramelized and soft.
- Add Beans and Spices Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans, paprika, cumin, and kosher salt. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken Increase the heat to medium-high and add the diced chicken breast to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Toss with Buffalo Sauce Remove the skillet from heat and combine the cooked chicken with your desired amount of buffalo sauce.
- Assemble the Bowls Begin layering your meal by placing cooked brown rice at the bottom of each bowl.
- Garnish and Meal Prep Finish each bowl with chopped scallions for a fresh crunch.
Notes
- Ingredient Substitutions: Use canned kidney or pinto beans instead of black beans.
- Buffalo Sauce Options: Dilute the buffalo sauce with Greek yogurt or sour cream for less heat.
- Don’t Overcook Chicken: Aim for an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Perfectly Cooked Rice: Use a rice cooker or instant pot for fluffy rice.
- Spice It Up: Add veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach.
- Meal Prep Storage: Use glass containers for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams