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Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bowls

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Inactive Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 625kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked quinoa
  • 2 dry ranch seasoning packets
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 cups chopped lettuce
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

  • Combine chicken, 2 cups water and 2 cups chicken broth in a slow cooker.
  • Cook over low heat 6-8 hours or high heat 4-6 hours, until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
  • Drain liquid from chicken and toss in buffalo sauce.
  • In a separate saucepan, combine uncooked quinoa, 4 cups water, and 2 ranch dressing packets.
  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  • Divide quinoa among bowls (recipe makes 8 cups).
  • Add buffalo chicken; top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 2427mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g