Description
This High Protein BBQ Chicken Ranch Bowl is a vibrant dish filled with tender chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, crisp veggies, and creamy ranch dressing, perfect for meal prep and busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup brown rice, cooked
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned, drained
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of brown rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Once hot, add the diced chicken breast. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour in ¾ cup of BBQ sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- In the same skillet, add the diced bell peppers and corn. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, BBQ chicken, sautéed veggies, and ranch dressing. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Divide the mixture into meal prep containers. Top with chopped green onions and shredded cheese if desired.
- Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to eat, simply reheat in the microwave until warmed through!
Notes
Feel free to swap in any of your favorite ingredients. You can use quinoa instead of brown rice or add more veggies like spinach or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450500
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 40
Keywords: BBQ, chicken, meal prep, high protein, healthy