Description
Hearty buffalo chicken and cheddar rice brings bold flavors to comfort food classics. Spicy, cheesy goodness satisfies hunger with simple ingredients and quick preparation for home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Starch and Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) ranch dressing (optional for serving)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden and thoroughly cooked, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Pour buffalo sauce and chicken broth into the skillet, allowing the liquid to simmer and slightly reduce for 2-3 minutes, thoroughly coating the chicken.
- Incorporate cooked rice into the skillet, gently mixing to ensure even distribution of chicken and sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture, stirring until the cheese melts completely and creates a smooth, creamy texture.
- Transfer the buffalo chicken rice to serving plates, garnishing with a drizzle of ranch dressing and a sprinkle of sliced green onions for added freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or plant-based protein alternatives to create a vegetarian version that maintains the zesty buffalo flavor profile.
- Adjust buffalo sauce intensity by using mild or hot varieties, allowing customization for different spice tolerance levels.
- Control sodium content by selecting low-sodium chicken broth and measuring salt carefully during seasoning process.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or batch-cooking rice in advance to reduce overall cooking time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg