Buffalo Ranch Bacon Bowls
Buffalo Ranch Bacon Bowls pack 57g protein and 512 calories per serving, making them one of the most protein-dense slow cooker meals available. Ten servings batch-prep in minimal active time, letting you lock in your protein targets for the entire week without touching a stove.
Ingredients
- •3 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 cup Hot Sauce, Frank'S RedHot
Frank's RedHot Original. Found in the condiment aisle. Not the buffalo version.
- •1 cup Ranch Dressing, Regular
- •1 Ranch Dressing, Regular(28g)
- •1 Rotini Pasta(454g)
- •1 Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese(227g)
- •1 Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese(227g)
- •1 Bacon(225g)
- •1 Tomato(225g)
- •1 Yellow Onion(150g)
Instructions
- 1Add 3 pounds of chicken to a crockpot
- 2Season with salt, pepper, garlic seasoning, and onion seasoning
- 3Add 1 cup of hot sauce
- 4Add 1 cup of fat-free ranch
- 5Add 1 pack of ranch seasoning
- 6Set crockpot to high and cook for 3 hours
- 715 minutes before chicken is done, boil one box of pasta (8 servings)
- 8Shred chicken
- 9Add pasta
- 10Add 1 bag of mozzarella fat-free cheese
- 11Add 1 bag of cheddar fat-free cheese
- 12Add 1 bag of bacon bits
- 13Add 1 bag of sun-dried tomatoes
- 14Mix and plate into 10 portions
Nutrition — Per Serving
512
calories
57g
protein
10g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 49g
10 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Buffalo Ranch Bacon Bowls have per serving?
Each serving contains 57g protein and 512 calories with 10g fat and 49g carbs. This makes it one of the highest protein-per-calorie options for lunch, positioning you well toward daily protein targets.
How long does Buffalo Ranch Bacon Bowls take to prepare and how many meals does it make?
Quick prep time with slow cooker method means minimal active time, and the recipe yields 10 servings for the week. You're batch-prepping half your lunches or dinners in one cooking session.
Is Buffalo Ranch Bacon Bowls good for muscle gain?
At 57g protein per 512 calories, this recipe is excellent for muscle gain phases where you need calorie-dense, protein-rich meals. The balanced carb content at 49g supports workout performance and recovery.
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