My one-pot lemony chicken thighs and rice has always been the most popular recipe on my site (and in my own kitchen) so I decided to put a new spin on it and try out a buffalo flavor. I was so surprised by how delicious the result was – now it’s going on my Sunday dinner rotation because it’s perfect for cozy fall nights and football watching. You only need one pan so you’ll have minimal cleanup, a tasty meal, and a happy family after making this one-pot buffalo chicken and rice.

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ONE-POT BUFFALO CHICKEN AND RICE
ONE-POT BUFFALO CHICKEN AND RICE
3-4
servings10
minutes20
minutesThis dairy and gluten free one-pot meal will surely become one of your favorite dinners if you love buffalo chicken as much as I do!
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
1 + 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp oregano
3/4 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup of white rice
1/3 – 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (depending on desired spiciness)
1 cup chicken broth
1 15oz can full-fat coconut milk
up to 1 cups water, as needed
1/3 cup chopped green onions, for garnish
Directions
- Drizzle the oil on a large skillet over medium heat on the stove.
- Pat the chicken breast with a paper towel, then season all over with the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and oregano. Transfer the chicken to the pan when the olive oil is hot.
- Cook the chicken to crisp each side, about 5-7 minutes on each side depending on thickness, then set aside on a plate.
- In the same pan, add the chopped onion and sauté for five minutes, then add the minced garlic. When the onion and garlic are translucent, pour in the rice and let it toast for a few minutes, stirring frequently. Add in the chicken broth, buffalo sauce, and coconut milk and mix to combine.
- Add up to 1 cup of water as needed to ensure all of the rice is covered in liquid (you may not need any water at all). Add back the chicken, cover the skillet with a lid, and reduce heat to low.
- Let cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has an internal temp of 165 degrees. Remove from heat.
- Serve immediately or store the chicken and rice in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. If desired, top with some dairy free ranch and chopped scallions.
Hi! Do we transfer this one to the oven to finish cooking (like the lemon chicken), or do we just use low heat on stove top? TIA!
Just stovetop, apologies for the confusion! I updated the instructions.
SO good.