Description
Hearty buffalo chicken and cheddar rice combines spicy, creamy flavors for a comforting meal. Home cooks can enjoy this zesty dish that brings exciting southwestern flair to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice (240g)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (100g)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then sauté in butter over medium-high heat until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks, coating thoroughly with buffalo sauce for intense flavor.
- Heat cooked rice in a large skillet, gradually folding in shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese melts and creates a creamy texture.
- Incorporate the buffalo-sauced chicken into the cheesy rice, stirring gently to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer the buffalo chicken and cheddar rice to serving plates, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant, zesty finish.
Notes
- Control the buffalo sauce spiciness by adjusting the amount, allowing heat-sensitive diners to enjoy the dish.
- Replace chicken with rotisserie or plant-based alternatives for quick preparation or vegetarian options.
- Toast the rice briefly in butter before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Use sharp cheddar for more intense cheese flavor, or mix cheeses like monterey jack for added depth and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg