Description
Hearty buffalo chicken and cheddar rice brings zesty comfort to dinner tables with bold spices and creamy textures. Cheesy, spicy goodness awaits you in this simple one-pan meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, preparing for a flavorful culinary adventure.
- Introduce shredded chicken to the pan, generously coating it with zesty buffalo sauce, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly saturated.
- Gently fold in pre-cooked rice, creating a harmonious blend of protein and grains, allowing the flavors to meld together for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture, stirring continuously until the cheese transforms into a silky, golden coating that embraces the chicken and rice.
- Delicately season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions, adding a fresh, crisp dimension to the dish.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately while piping hot, ensuring maximum flavor and optimal texture.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce intensity by using mild or hot varieties to match personal spice preference.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker meal preparation and added convenience.
- Consider Greek yogurt as a healthier substitute for additional cheese, reducing overall calorie content.
- Experiment with cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative that maintains the dish’s delicious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg