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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Home » Recipes » Dinner » Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Published March 3, 2022 Last Updated March 3, 2022 / By Jessica 98 Comments

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If you love healthy bowl recipes then you will love these buffalo chicken bowls! Made with tons of veggies, shredded buffalo chicken, avocados and a light ranch dressing they are filling and delicious!
healthy buffalo chicken bowl all assembled ready to eat

Looking for something fresh, healthy, and easy to make for lunch or dinner? These healthy buffalo chicken bowls can’t be beat! 

a white bowl filled with healthy ingredients on a pale blue tea towel next to crossed silverware

You will love these healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls. They’re 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!

Shredded 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. 

Buffalo chicken cooking in crock pot.

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! 

Corn, bean, tomato, avocado mixture for buffalo chicken bowls.

Pro Tips:

I like to use Slow Cooker Liners whenever I use my slow-cooker. They make cleaning up a breeze.

You can meal prep this and enjoy it all week.

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 buffalo chicken bowl all assembled ready to eat

Healthy Bowl Recipes

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! 

up close image of a healthy buffalo chicken bowl

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!

Two buffalo chicken bowls up close on a pale blue tea towel

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. 

buffalo chicken bowl: corn, black beans and chicken in a white bowl topped with ranch dressing, tomatoes and cilantro

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Healthy bowl recipes are my go to lately and these healthy buffalo chicken bowls cannot be beat!  Even my kids love them, and they are totally guilt free! 
4.92 from 24 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans corn
  • 2 cans black beans
  • 3 avocados
  • a pint of cherry tomatoes halved
  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup of your favorite buffalo sauce I use Franks
  • 1 TBS garlic minced
  • 2 TBS your favorite 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

Pro Tips:
I like to use Slow Cooker Liners whenever I use my slow-cooker. They make cleaning up a breeze.
You can meal prep this and enjoy it all week.
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

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

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. 

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  1. Pam

    February 07, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Used some precooked shredded chicken breast, reheated with Buffalo Sauce. Fast, easy, tasty and healthy, what more could you ask for?

    Reply
    • Sarah

      February 07, 2019 at 8:30 pm

      So glad you liked it! I’ve done it with rotisserie chicken before too and I love how quick and easy it is! :)

      Reply
  2. Robert

    February 02, 2019 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    Just found what we’re having for dinner tonight.

    Reply
  3. Colette

    January 28, 2019 at 6:17 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 30, 2019 at 11:10 am

      About 2 lbs! But if its a little more or a little less than that it shouldn’t matter! Good luck!

      Reply
      • Colette

        February 01, 2019 at 8:40 am

        5 stars
        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

        February 01, 2019 at 4:20 pm

        I’ve never thought of freezing it that way. That’s SMART. Thanks for sharing!

  4. Sommer

    January 04, 2019 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    So much goodness in these bowls! LOVE!!!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 04, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      YAY! THANKS SOMMER!

      Reply
  5. Kristyn

    January 04, 2019 at 7:36 am

    5 stars
    I love everything in this!! I always keep these ingredients handy for yummy dishes like this & it’s so filling!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 04, 2019 at 10:59 am

      Yes, that’s the best part! Thanks so much Kristyn!

      Reply
  6. Aimee Shugarman

    January 04, 2019 at 7:31 am

    5 stars
    Easy healthy dinner recipes, we loved it!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 04, 2019 at 10:58 am

      Yay! That is so fun to hear! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  7. AlLi

    January 04, 2019 at 7:24 am

    5 stars
    These are our favorite bowls! Packed full of goodness!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 04, 2019 at 10:58 am

      Ours too!! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Cheryl

    January 04, 2019 at 6:56 am

    5 stars
    perfect for last nights leftover chicken!! I have everything I need to make this for lunch!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 04, 2019 at 10:58 am

      Yay! I’m so glad!

      Reply
  9. Billy

    January 04, 2019 at 5:53 am

    5 stars
    Looks really tasty, for sure going to try this!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 04, 2019 at 10:58 am

      Thank you! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  10. Marissa

    October 28, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    How spicy is recipe?

    Reply
    • Jessica

      October 28, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      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!

      Reply
  11. Morgan

    September 04, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    Can the chicken be frozen in the crock pot? Or should it be thawed?

    Reply
  12. Jenn

    August 14, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    So fresh and easy to make. Loved it and Its nice and healthy. Adding to my recipe book!

    Reply
  13. Kim

    April 17, 2018 at 12:33 am

    5 stars
    So savory and freSh. Delish!

    Reply
  14. Sam

    April 13, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    I love easy, healthy meals like this! I need to try it soon!

    Reply
  15. MelIssa

    April 13, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    These bowls are incredible! They are now on my weekly dinner rotation, and arent leaving ever. DELISH!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 13, 2018 at 2:16 pm

      Yay! So glad you love them! We eat them ALL the time too!

      Reply
  16. lauren

    April 13, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    I could eat this every night! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad! Thank you :)

      Reply
  17. Liz

    April 13, 2018 at 11:36 am

    5 stars
    these are so yummy and so easy! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 13, 2018 at 11:50 am

      You are so welcome!

      Reply
  18. Evelyn

    March 26, 2018 at 5:02 pm

    I saw in the video it showed 3 chicken breast but in the recipe it says 6? Which is correct?

    Reply
    • Jessica

      March 26, 2018 at 9:47 pm

      In the video we halved the recipe to show it easier, i’m so sorry for the confusion!

      Reply
  19. Cynthia Rindfliesch

    March 20, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    252 calories per serving which is how much? about 2-3 cups or so?

    Reply
  20. Katy

    March 08, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    Do you have a nutrition fact chart available for this recipe? Would help me a lot, thanks!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      March 19, 2018 at 10:14 am

      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!

      Reply
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