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Buffalo Chicken Bowls (Easy, Flavor-Packed & Meal-Prep Friendly)

Spicy buffalo chicken served over grains with fresh vegetables, perfect for meal prep or quick dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breasts diced
  • 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup blue cheese crumbles optional
  • 2 tbsp ranch dressing optional
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 15–20 minutes.
  2. Cook diced chicken in skillet until fully cooked.
  3. Add buffalo sauce to chicken, simmer 2–3 minutes to coat.
  4. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice, roasted broccoli, shredded carrots, diced celery, and buffalo chicken.
  6. Optional: top with blue cheese and drizzle ranch dressing.
  7. Serve immediately or store in meal prep containers.

Notes

Store grains and chicken separately from vegetables to maintain freshness in meal prep.