Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Rice Skillet

Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Calories: ~450 per serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup long-grain white rice

• 2 cups chicken broth

• ½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup diced green onions

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Optional garnish: extra buffalo sauce, parsley

Instructions:

1. Cook chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. Cook rice: In the same skillet, add rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until rice is tender.

3. Combine: Stir cooked chicken back into the skillet with buffalo sauce. Mix in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and creamy.

4. Serve: Top with diced green onions and drizzle extra buffalo sauce if desired. Serve hot.