Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowl
Elevate your lunch with this Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowl, a delightful blend of spicy, tender chicken and vibrant veggies served over a fluffy base of quinoa or rice. Perfect for meal prepping, this dish combines bold flavors and nutritious ingredients to keep your meals exciting and satisfying throughout the week. Enjoy a taste of takeout at home—guilt-free!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- Toss sliced peppers and onions in olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa/rice as the base, topped with veggies and buffalo chicken. Drizzle with ranch dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg