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Easy Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with Ranch Drizzle

A close-up view of a delicious buffalo chicken bowl featuring shredded chicken coated in orange sauce, drizzled with ranch, topped with blue cheese crumbles and diced celery over rice.
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Make these high-protein Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowls for quick weeknight dinners or healthy lunches. This recipe combines spicy buffalo chicken with cool ranch dressing over a base of cauliflower rice for a satisfying, low-carb meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup your favorite hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing (plus extra for drizzling)
  • 2 cups cooked cauliflower rice (or brown rice for higher carbs)
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side). Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and hot sauce until fully combined. This is your buffalo sauce.
  3. Shred or dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken and toss to coat completely. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce is hot.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in 1/4 cup of ranch dressing into the sauced chicken until it is creamy and coated.
  5. Prepare your bowls: Divide the cooked cauliflower rice (or brown rice) evenly among four meal prep containers or serving bowls.
  6. Top the rice base with the buffalo chicken mixture.
  7. Add the shredded lettuce and shredded carrots to each bowl.
  8. Drizzle a small amount of extra ranch dressing over the top of each bowl. Sprinkle with blue cheese or cheddar, if using, and add chopped celery.
  9. Seal containers for meal prep or serve immediately.

Notes

  • For the best meal prep results, store the celery and extra ranch dressing separately and add just before eating to keep them crisp.
  • If you prefer a higher-carb option, substitute the cauliflower rice with 1 cup of cooked brown or white rice per serving.
  • You can cook the chicken in a slow cooker (4 hours on high) and shred it before tossing it in the buffalo sauce mixture.

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