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!
This post contains affiliate links.
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.
More Favorite from Pretty Providence
Healthy Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Video
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.
Pam
Great recipe! Used some precooked shredded chicken breast, reheated with Buffalo Sauce. Fast, easy, tasty and healthy, what more could you ask for?
Sarah
So glad you liked it! I've done it with rotisserie chicken before too and I love how quick and easy it is! :)
Robert
Just found what we're having for dinner tonight.
Colette
Hi - can you let me know how many pounds of chicken? Since chicken breasts can vary widely in size, I am struggling to figure out how many of my "chicken with rib meat" breasts to use. Thanks!
Jessica
About 2 lbs! But if its a little more or a little less than that it shouldn't matter! Good luck!
Colette
Perfect! Thanks! This is a family favorite of ours and we use for nachos, tacos, pizza topping. So versatile. I also freeze in muffin tins and then can use as a single serving. :) thanks for sharing
Sarah
I've never thought of freezing it that way. That's SMART. Thanks for sharing!
Sommer
So much goodness in these bowls! LOVE!!!
Jessica
YAY! THANKS SOMMER!
Kristyn
I love everything in this!! I always keep these ingredients handy for yummy dishes like this & it's so filling!
Jessica
Yes, that's the best part! Thanks so much Kristyn!
Aimee Shugarman
Easy healthy dinner recipes, we loved it!
Jessica
Yay! That is so fun to hear! Thank you so much!
AlLi
These are our favorite bowls! Packed full of goodness!
Jessica
Ours too!! Thank you so much!
Cheryl
perfect for last nights leftover chicken!! I have everything I need to make this for lunch!
Jessica
Yay! I'm so glad!
Billy
Looks really tasty, for sure going to try this!
Jessica
Thank you! I hope you love it!
Marissa
How spicy is recipe?
Jessica
The buffalo sauce has a little kick but the ranch kinda mellows it out so it's definitely not too bad! My kids eat it!
Morgan
Can the chicken be frozen in the crock pot? Or should it be thawed?
Jenn
So fresh and easy to make. Loved it and Its nice and healthy. Adding to my recipe book!
Kim
So savory and freSh. Delish!
Sam
I love easy, healthy meals like this! I need to try it soon!
MelIssa
These bowls are incredible! They are now on my weekly dinner rotation, and arent leaving ever. DELISH!
Jessica
Yay! So glad you love them! We eat them ALL the time too!
lauren
I could eat this every night! Delicious!
Jessica
Yay! I'm so glad! Thank you :)
Liz
these are so yummy and so easy! Thanks for sharing!
Jessica
You are so welcome!
Evelyn
I saw in the video it showed 3 chicken breast but in the recipe it says 6? Which is correct?
Jessica
In the video we halved the recipe to show it easier, i'm so sorry for the confusion!
Cynthia Rindfliesch
252 calories per serving which is how much? about 2-3 cups or so?
Katy
Do you have a nutrition fact chart available for this recipe? Would help me a lot, thanks!
Jessica
I don't yet but we are working on a new recipe plug in that will have one, so hopefully soon! Thanks for the feedback!