Looking for something fresh, healthy, and easy to make for lunch or dinner? These healthy buffalo chicken bowls can't be beat!
You will love our healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowl. It is packed with veggies, shredded buffalo chicken, avocado and topped with a light ranch dressing. They are filling and delicious and always a crowd-pleaser.
Buffalo Chicken Bowl
So ever since baby number three came around (about six weeks ago) I've been trying really hard to be more healthy. I hate dieting, counting calories, etc. (who likes it?) So I've been working on just changing my lifestyle to a healthy, happy state that I can maintain.
A huge aspect of making healthy eating maintainable for me is that food still has to be filling and taste good! These shredded buffalo chicken bowls manage both of those things, with flair! My sister gave me the recipe, and I have eaten them at least twice a week ever since.. guilt-free!
If you need some other healthy recipes to try check out the Best Ever Broccoli Seasoning, Kielbasa and Veggie sheet pan dinner, or our Healthy Veggie Dip!
Healthy Buffalo Chicken
This healthy crockpot buffalo chicken isn't only delicious in this healthy bowl recipe! We love to eat our leftover shredded buffalo chicken on salads, sandwiches or tacos as well. So, if you have leftovers try this amazing Buffalo Chicken Salad recipe, give these easy buffalo chicken sliders a try or find all our yummy dinner recipes here!
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How to Make Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Good news - these bowls are as easy to throw together as they are delicious to eat. There are basically two simple steps.
Step 1: Cook your buffalo chicken in the crock pot.
Step 2: Mix together all your veggies in a large bowl and prepare to serve!
Healthy Chicken Bowls Pro Tips:
- I like to use Slow Cooker Liners whenever I use my slow-cooker. They make cleaning up a breeze.
- These bowls customize really well. If you don't like something, leave it out. If you'd like to add in something (my kids like when I use brown rice sometimes), add that in.
- Store all leftovers in the fridge in airtight containers. Leftovers will last for 7 days in the refrigerator.
Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep
Make the chicken and shred it, drain and rinse corn and beans, and store those ingredients in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, throw some of the veggie mixture into a bowl, then slice avocado and tomatoes just before serving.
One of the best things about this recipe is that most all the carbs come from veggies! There is no rice or noodle base and guess what-- you won't even miss it! There's a reason these healthy buffalo chicken bowls are one of our very most popular recipes and that's because they are filling, healthy, and delicious!
Healthy Chicken Bowls
If you love this healthy buffalo chicken bowl recipe and want to try another of our popular healthy bowl recipes be sure to try our healthy greek chicken bowls or our Special K Breakfast bowls!
Mmm, my mouth is watering just looking at the pictures. There are so many delicious flavors in this buffalo chicken recipe, I guarantee it will leave your tummy not only full, but happy!
If you make these bowls and enjoy them we would love for you to leave us a positive comment and rating! They mean so much to us.
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Healthy Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Bowls
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Cans Corn
- 2 Cans Black Beans
- 3 Avocados
- 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes Halved
- 6 Chicken Breasts
- 1 Cup Favorite Buffalo Sauce I use Franks
- 1 TBS Garlic Minced
- 2 TBS Ranch Dressing
Instructions
- Add chicken, garlic and hot sauce to slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. When chicken is cooked through, shred it and set it aside.
- Next, drain and rinse the corn and black beans. Add them to a bowl. Rinse and halve cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl as well. Lastly, dice avocados and add them to the mix!
Assemble Bowls
- Add the veggie mixture to a small bowl. Top with chicken, and finish with some ranch dressing.
Notes
Buffalo Chicken Bowl Pro Tips:
I like to use Slow Cooker Liners whenever I use my slow-cooker. They make cleaning up a breeze.Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep
Make the chicken and shred it, drain and rinse corn and beans, and store those ingredients in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, throw some of the veggie mixture into a bowl, then slice avocado and tomatoes just before serving. If you have leftovers, try this amazing Buffalo Chicken Salad recipe or give these easy buffalo chicken sliders.Nutrition
If you need another easy weeknight meal idea try this yummy homemade fried rice.
Well, there you have it! I hope your family loves this dish as much as mine does!
xo,
This post was originally published in June of 2015 and has been updated with new photos, video, and more detailed instructions. If you are interested in trying a fruit and veggie based supplement check out this post.
Haley
How many does this serve?
Sarah + Jessica
8!
Kara Shérrie Williams
So do you eat these cold?
Sarah + Jessica
The chicken is warm but the rest is room temperature! For leftovers I sometimes eat them cold and they are good either way!
the impossible game
These dishes are very tasty, easy to make and long preserved in the refrigerator. My husband and I like it.
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Sarah + Jessica
Yay! So glad you like it!
Jon
Would this stil be good to cook a big batch and freeze it. Then thaw, reheat and eat?
Sarah + Jessica
You could absolutely cook a big batch of the chicken and freeze! I proabably wouldn't freeze and thaw those veggies though!
Angelia Aniba
I have NEVER been a big Chicken person, but I Love avocados & cherry Tomatoes... I cooked this tonight and my husband LOVED it... So I gave it a try and WOW I am hooked. I love that it is filling but also healthy...Thanks so much!!!
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
Aw! Your comment just made my night! I am so glad you liked it! Finding great healthy meals really is so hard! Thanks for taking the time to come back and let me know you loved it as much as I do! ????
Emily
Oh my gosh yum!!! Making this ASAP!
Jessica
Yay! So glad you like it!
Sarah
So how do you make the dressing? Ad d the packet, the milk, and the yogurt? Or do you make the dressing using the directions on the back of the packets, then add milk, and then yogurt??
Jessica
you just add the packet, milk, and yogurt and mix and then you're done!
Wanda Barefoot
This looks so good and easy. I even think my hubby would like it with a couple of changes. He only like thousand island dressing and hates avocado. Any suggestions on substitutions while staying healthy?
Jessica
You could totally just leave out the avocado and have everyone dress their own! These babies are super adaptable so it should be easy to make sure everyone is happy! Good luck!
Jennifer
Do you eat it cold or hot?
Jennifer
Do you eat it cold or hot?
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
The chicken is hot but the rest is kinda just room temperature! The truth is its good either way!
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
The chicken is hot but the rest is kinda just room temperature! The truth is its good either way!
Kristin
How would you allocate this recipe to the 21 day fix containers? 1 Red, 1 green, 1 blue? I'm new at this so your advice would be greatly appreciated!
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
I'm not sure! I have never done 21 day fix so I can't really give advice on that! Best of luck though! :)
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mctressl
This is my amateur opinion, but unfortunately, both beans and corn count as a carb, so it would be at least 1 yellow too. You could probably back off a bit on the corn and black beans by putting all of this over lettuce and then that would get you another green. Dressing is usually an orange, but since this uses Greek yogurt, which is a red, you can probably just include it with the red from the chicken, as long as you use it sparingly. I would portion all of these ingredients out in your containers and you should have a tasty meal!
Kristin
That's what I was thinking. Not too much beans and corn. More lettuce instead. Love that it's greek yoghurt! I think it will be both delicious and 21 day fix approved with a few modifications... Can't wait to try it!
Kristin
That's what I was thinking. Not too much beans and corn. More lettuce instead. Love that it's greek yoghurt! I think it will be both delicious and 21 day fix approved with a few modifications... Can't wait to try it!
Emily
Does anyone know how many weight watchers points this would be? Need to know calories per serving, along with fat, carbs, protein, and fiber.
Kristin Smith
You can add all the ingredients to the app (basically "build" the recipe) ad it will tell you the points!
Brenda
This looks amazing!
For anyone wondering about nutrition facts: (assuming 7 servings)
Calories: 452
Carbs: 34g
Fat: 11g
Protein: 38g
Sodium: 1680
Sugar: 10g
Leanne Smith
I am always looking for healthy lunch ideas and this looks so good! I really want to make it but am a little nervous about cooking the chicken in just hot sauce in the slow cooker. I just want to make sure there is no other liquid needed and that it won't burn?
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
No it won't burn, promise! I have made this loads of times without any problem! Just try to make sure the chicken is all coated and you could stir a couple times to make sure the same edges are t touching the sides to be extra safe.. But I've never had any issues! Good luck!
Better From Scratch
Oh my goodness these sound amazing!! You had me at "buffalo"...and the healthy part is a total bonus!
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
Yay! I'm so glad you're excited, thanks for your comment ????
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama
This sounds fantastic!! Excited to try this - thanks for sharing your recipe!
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
You are so welcome!! Thank you ☺️
Becky
Yum, this looks delicious! Must try!
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
Thank you! You will love it!
Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal
I'm trying to eat healthier too and these bowls look delicious!! I also love that you put ranch on it! I love buffalo sauce but can't stand bleu cheese...ranch is the only way to go!!
Meagan
This looks wonderful and so healthy too! I'm adding it to my list of dinner ideas. Would be great for my lunches too!
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
Yes! Lots of times I use it for a quick lunch, without the chicken, if I'm in a hurry!
Sarah @ Pretty Providence
My mouth is watering!!!
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
You will love them!!