Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl: The Ultimate High-Protein Meal Prep Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls are a quick, high-protein meal packed with juicy buffalo chicken, brown rice, black beans, cheddar cheese, and fresh scallions. Perfect for healthy lunches, dinners, and weekly meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 bowls
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each), diced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
3 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup part-skim shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
3. Stir in the black beans, paprika, cumin, and salt. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over high heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray if desired.
5. Add the diced chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.
6. Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
7. Divide the cooked brown rice evenly among four serving bowls.
8. Top each bowl with the seasoned black beans.
9. Add the buffalo chicken over the rice and beans.
10. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each bowl.
11. Microwave for about 30 seconds if serving immediately to melt the cheese.
12. Finish with chopped scallions and serve warm.
Notes
Store meal prep bowls in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave for about 3 minutes or until hot.
Customize with avocado, ranch drizzle, celery, carrots, or extra buffalo sauce.
Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker meal.
Adjust the buffalo sauce amount to match your preferred spice level.