Meal Bite: Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Hi Busies!

The football season frenzy is in full swing, and that always means all buffalo everything, but these buffalo chicken bowls are something I’ll never be tired of!  Close your eyes & imagine a healthy version of buffalo chicken dip, that is totally acceptable to eat as a meal and not feel one bit guilty about – and then open your eyes, because it’s REAL.  

Here’s what you have to look forward to:

• Tender shredded chicken, black beans, and corn coated in buffalo sauce
• cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor
• diced avocado for some creaminess – you won’t even miss the cream cheese!
• a greek yogurt ranch dressing adds a touch of cool-ness (guys, I’m cool, right?!)
• a sprinkle of cheese & cilantro

Cooking the chicken is as simple as 2 ingredients in the crock pot – chicken & buffalo sauce.  That’s it!  By the end of cooking, the chicken is fall apart tender and super easy to shred.  I like to add extra buffalo sauce after it’s done cooking too, and stir in the beans and corn before freezing.

When you’re ready to serve up the deliciousness, thaw the chicken mixture, then reheat or serve it cold.  Add your desired toppings and you’re good to go!  

PS – for even more of a buffalo chicken dip vibe, serve it up with tortilla chips!  Or, for a healthier but more filling version, stir in 1 cup of cooked quinoa.

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