Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls

Delicious high protein Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls are made with chicken breast, black beans, brown rice, cheese and smothered in hot sauce. Perfect for meal prep!

4 Servings

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 485 kcal Sugar 2 g
Carbs 48 g Cholesterol 134 mg
Protein 50 g Sodium 1200 mg
Fat 10 g Fiber 7 g
Sugar 2 g
Cholesterol 134 mg
Sodium 1200 mg
Fiber 7 g

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 30 min

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Ingredients

3 8 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1/2 inch cubes

1 teaspoon olive or canola oil

1/2 cup diced red onion

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cumin

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup canned low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup buffalo sauce, Franks

3 cups cooked brown rice

1/2 cup part-skim cheddar cheese, or dairy-free cheddar

1/4 cup chopped scallions

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until they have caramelized slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add black beans, paprika, cumin and salt; stir to combine and heat through, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

While that cooks, heat a large skillet over high heat, when hot spray with oil and add the chicken.

Step 4

Cook until browned and cooked through in the center, about 5 minutes, flipping so it cooks on each side.

Step 5

Set aside in a medium bowl and toss with the hot sauce.

Step 6

To serve

Step 7

Pour 3/4 cup rice in each bowl, top each with 1/4 cup beans and cheese, divide the chicken over the bowls.

Step 8

If eating right away, I like to melt the cheese by putting it in the microwave 30 seconds. Top with scallions.

Step 9

For meal prep

Step 10

Refrigerate up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave about 3 minutes or until heated through.