BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl
A quick, colorful bowl that layers smoky BBQ chicken with crisp veggies, creamy ranch, and a comforting bed of rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken is ideal)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (sweet, spicy, or hickory)
- 1 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (diced bell peppers, corn, thinly sliced red onion)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chicken and BBQ sauce: Place the shredded chicken in a large bowl. Pour the BBQ sauce over it and stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Prepare the ranch drizzle: In a separate bowl, stir the ranch dressing with a few grinds of black pepper.
- Build the base: Spoon 1 to 1 1/4 cups of cooked rice or quinoa into each serving bowl.
- Top with chicken: Divide the BBQ-coated chicken over the rice in each bowl.
- Add vegetables: Scatter the mixed fresh vegetables over the chicken.
- Finish with ranch and herbs: Drizzle the ranch over each bowl, then garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Use pre-cooked chicken and rice for a quicker preparation. Keep the ranch dressing chilled until serving for the best flavor.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/bbq-ranch-chicken-bowl-3/