• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Aqueena The Kitchen logo

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Supper
  • Appetizer
  • Salad
  • Baking
    • Yeast Dough
  • Dessert
    • Cookies
  • Meals For Farmers
  • Modern Sidebar
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Supper
  • Appetizer
  • Salad
  • Baking
    • Yeast Dough
  • Dessert
    • Cookies
  • Meals For Farmers
  • Modern Sidebar
    • Email
    • Instagram
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Supper
    • Appetizer
    • Salad
    • Baking
      • Yeast Dough
    • Dessert
      • Cookies
    • Meals For Farmers
    • Modern Sidebar
    • Email
    • Instagram
  • ×

    Home » Lunch

    Buffalo Chicken Bowls

    Published: Jul 21, 2021 · Modified: Aug 15, 2021 by Aqueena · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Buffalo Chicken can be on more than just chicken wings! Wild, I know. These slow cooker buffalo chicken bowls are a marriage of rich and healthy foods. We have:

    • Quinoa
    • Avocado
    • Tomatoes
    • Green Onions
    • Cilantro (or Parsley)
    • Shredded Chicken Cooked in Cream Cheese and Buffalo Sauce
    • Garlic Aioli
    • Limes

    Love Buffalo Sauce but want a lower calorie way to satisfy your cravings? Try Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Next!

    Easy to Make

    Throw chicken, seasonings, sauce and cheese in the slow cooker. Go Live your life. When its dinner time the quinoa cooks up in less than 15 minutes. This gives you time to shred the chicken and slice and dice your toppings. Awesome weeknight meal!

    • Frank's Red Hot Sauce being poured on chicken in a slow cooker
      Chicken & Buffalo Sauce to Slow Cooker
    • Cream Cheese & Seasonings
    • Shred Chicken
    • Wash and Cook Quinoa
    • Prep Toppings
    • Assemble Bowls

    Alternative Toppings for your Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken Bowls:

    Sour Cream

    Ranch Dressing

    Red Onion

    Parlsey

    Cooked Corn

    Black Olives

    Leftover Avocado from your Buffalo Chicken Bowls?

    Keep your cut avocados green by submerging them in water in a container in the fridge until you need to use them. Works for 2-3 days. 😎

    loaded bowl
    Look how jammed my husbands bowl is with toppings. YUM!

    If you are looking for another Slow Cooker Chicken recipe, then try Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken next! It only has 5 ingredients and is sooo versatile!

    Buffalo Chicken Bowl

    This easy bowl cooks itself in the slow cooker all day and then is easy to throw together after work in about 15 minutes!
    No ratings yet
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 746 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Chicken

    • 3 Large Chicken Breast 600 grams
    • ¾ Cup Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
    • 4 oz Cream Cheese Half a block
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Basil

    Toppings

    • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Quartered
    • 1 Avocado Sliced
    • ¼ Cup Cilantro Chopped
    • 2 Green Onions Sliced
    • 3 tablespoon Garlic Aioli Optional

    Quinoa

    • 2 Cups Dry Quinoa Cooked to Package Instructions

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium sized crockpot add the chicken, hot sauce, cream cheese and seasonings. Cook on High for 4-6 hours or Low for 8.
    • Shred Chicken with two forks or if you're adventurous and can block the splatter, use your hand mixer - works like a charm!
    • Cook the Quinoa to package directions. I like to season quinoa with a smidge of garlic powder and some salt. For the two cups in this recipe I used ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt.
    • While quinoa is cooking, slice and dice the toppings
    • Assemble the bowls however you'd like! 1 cup of dry quinoa turns into about 3 cups when cooked, so you should have about 6 total cups of cooked quinoa which will yield 2 cups per person. I did the quinoa on one side of the bowl and the Shredded chicken mix on the other. Then I just sprinkled the ingredients on top with a drizzle of garlic aioli (which is just garlic blended in mayonnaise) Another topping option that would work great for these is sour cream or ranch salad dressing to help tame the heat! enjoy!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 746kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 47gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 1725mgPotassium: 1435mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 829IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 5mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Five Fast Facts about Franks Red Hot Sauce from this Chicken Bowl

    Head over to thrillist.com to read all 15 Facts

    1.You shouldn't keep Frank’s RedHot in the fridge

    The vinegar in hot sauce acts as a preservative so there’s no need to chill it. In fact, doing so could actually dull its flavor.

    2. We wouldn't have Buffalo wings without it

    Not if you want to follow the original recipe created by Teressa Bellissimo in 1964. Legend has it that the co-owner of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo was asked to rustle up a snack for her son and his friends late one night. She just happened to have some wings and some Frank’s RedHot lying around the kitchen. She mixed the hot sauce with butter and the rest is galline (that means chicken) history.

    3. The record for most wings eaten is 444 in 26 minutes

    That record is held by Patrick Bertoletti who won the 2015 Wing Bowl, an annual competitive eating contest in Philadelphia. He beat runner up Molly Schuyler by only 4 wings, but she came back the following year to steal the crown from him with 429 wings to his 408.

    4. It’s good for you

    Capsaicin (which is what makes peppers hot) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. But it’s most effective when combined with fats, which means Buffalo wings are basically a health food. You’re welcome.

    5. Frank’s RedHot isn’t actually red hot

    This test measured the spiciness of Frank’s RedHot Original at 450 SHU (Scoville Heat Units), about the same as a pepperoncini or pimiento pepper. (Tabasco, by comparison, comes in at 700 SHU.) Frank’s XTRA Hot is closer to 2,000 SHU, which is about the same as an ancho or poblano pepper. Respectable, but still nowhere near the slow, sexy burn of a 10,000 SHU jalapeño.

    More Lunch

    • Roasted Chicken and Vegetable quinoa salad on a platter
      Roasted Chicken and Quinoa Spinach Salad
    • Smoked Chicken Breast
      Smoked Chicken Breast - Pellet Grill
    • caprese flatbread on a black slate plate
      Caprese Flatbread
    • Southwest Salsa in a small bowl with a quesadilla, rice and beer in the background.
      Southwest Salsa (Cowboy Caviar)

    Primary Sidebar

    Featured Recipes

    More

    Footer

    More Easy Recipes:

    four s'mores rice krispie squares on a wooden cutting board with graham crackers in the background

    S'mores Rice Krispies

    buns stacked on oneanother

    Lunch Hour Buns (Ready in 40 minutes!)

    Fudgy Brownies

    Sliced Homemade Bread

    Perfect Homemade Bread

    Taco Spaghetti Squash

    Taco Spaghetti Squash

    Follow Me On Social

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Supper
    • Appetizer
    • Salad
    • Baking
    • Dessert
    • Meals For Farmers
    • Modern Sidebar

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Nitty Gritty

    • Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2022

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Do not sell my personal information.
    Cookie SettingsAccept
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
    Functional
    Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
    Performance
    Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    SAVE & ACCEPT