Buffalo Ranch Chicken Rice
A delicious dish combining smoky spice with creamy comfort, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine uncooked rice with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 18–20 minutes until tender.
- Season and Sauté the Chicken: While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Create the Buffalo Ranch Mixture: In a bowl, mix together buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.
- Coat the Chicken: Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in the buffalo ranch mixture until well coated.
- Fluff the Rice: After the rice has finished cooking, fluff it with a fork to keep it light and airy.
- Assemble the Dish: Top the rice with the buffalo ranch chicken, then sprinkle generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Garnish & Serve: Finish with chopped green onions for a touch of freshness.
Notes
Make sure to let the chicken rest after cooking; adjust buffalo sauce based on spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg