Description
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pot meal that combines the bold flavors of buffalo sauce with creamy cheeses and tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups Long-grain White Rice, rinsed
3 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat your cubed chicken breast dry with paper towels and season it with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder
- Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned chicken, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside
- Sauté Aromatics: Reduce heat, add chopped onion to the skillet, sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant
- Add Rice and Liquids: Stir in rinsed rice, add chicken broth and milk, bring to a boil while scraping up browned bits
- Simmer and Cook: Cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to skillet, stir in buffalo sauce and butter until combined
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle cheeses over the top and cover for 2-3 minutes until melted
- Serve: Stir gently, let rest, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately
Notes
Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control spice level. Consider using pre-cooked chicken for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg