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Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bowls (Quick and Easy Balanced Meal)

This recipe for buffalo chicken bowls is perfect for those busy weeknights when you don’t have the time to cook, but want a delicious and nutritious meal on the table. These flavorful bowls are easy to customize and a guaranteed dinner winner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course , Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

for the buffalo chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
for the bowls - pick your preferred toppings
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, rice, or cauliflower rice cooked according to package instructions
  • 3-4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup cucumber cut into rounds
  • ¼ cup Blue cheese crumbles
  • ranch dressing optional, for serving
  • sweet potato puffs cooked according to package instructions, optional for serving

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the chicken: Cut into bite sized pieces and place into a bowl; drizzle over olive oil and seasonings, stir to coat the chicken.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once skillet is hot, add the chicken to it. Cook 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown on all sides and cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature).
  3. Add the buffalo sauce to the skillet, stir well to coat the chicken; cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set skillet aside.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide the quinoa, or your preferred grain and buffalo chicken into 4 bowls. Top each bowl with your choice of toppings. Add a handful of sweet potato puffs to each bowl if using, and drizzle with ranch dressing if desired. Enjoy!