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Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
4.8 from 153 votes

Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls

Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls combine diced chicken breast cooked with paprika, cumin, and black beans, tossed in buffalo sauce, over cooked brown rice topped with cheddar cheese and scallions. The combination delivers spicy, savory chicken with creamy cheese and hearty beans, making it a practical meal prep option with balanced flavors and textures.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485 kcal
Course: Lunch, Dinner, Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 ounce chicken breast diced into 1/2 inch cubes, boneless skinless
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or canola oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained, canned; low sodium
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (Franks)
  • 3 cups brown rice cooked
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese or dairy-free cheddar, part-skim
  • 1/4 cup scallions chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until they have caramelized slightly, about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour 3/4 cup rice in each bowl, top each with 1/4 cup beans and cheese, divide the chicken over the bowls.
  3. Refrigerate up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave about 3 minutes or until heated through.
  4. Add black beans, paprika, cumin and salt; stir to combine and heat through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. If eating right away, I like to melt the cheese by putting it in the microwave 30 seconds. Top with scallions.
  6. While that cooks, heat a large skillet over high heat, when hot spray with oil and add the chicken.
  7. Cook until browned and cooked through in the center, about 5 minutes, flipping so it cooks on each side.
  8. Set aside in a medium bowl and toss with the hot sauce.

Notes

  • This recipe works well for meal prepping and can be stored refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat rice bowls in the microwave for about 3 minutes or until heated through.
  • Melting the cheese before serving adds creaminess to the bowls.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 485kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 47.5g (16%) Protein 49.5g (99%) Fat 9.5g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 134mg (45%) Sodium 1200mg (50%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 485

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 485kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 47.5g 16%
Protein 49.5g 99%
Fat 9.5g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 1200mg 50%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.