These gluten-free Buffalo Chicken Mashed Potato Bowls pair tender shredded chicken, fluffy mashed potatoes, and a zippy celery slaw for the perfect simple dinner.
I’ve teamed up with Duda Farm Fresh Foods to share today’s recipe. I love to use their celery sticks for extra crunch and flavor. Bonus: they’re pre-washed making for easy ingredient prep!
You know my love for Buffalo Chicken knows no bounds. I love making a batch of my Buffalo shredded chicken for easy meal prep! It’s so easy to toss in a salad or stuff into a sweet potato with ranch, or as potato skins for a game-day bite!
But my newest obsession takes it to a whole new level: spicy buffalo chicken piled high over creamy mashed potatoes and finished with the tangiest, crunchiest celery slaw. It’s cozy comfort in a bowl…with a serious kick.
ingredients for buffalo chicken bowls
This loaded mashed potato bowl is naturally gluten-free with its creamy mashed potato base, lean buffalo chicken, and crunchy, fresh celery slaw. Here’s what goes into each layer:
- Shredded Buffalo Chicken: I like to make a batch in the crockpot for easy meal prep, but you can totally use rotisserie chicken, chopped chicken thighs, or even leftover turkey in a pinch.
- Celery Slaw: Dandy® celery is perfect here; naturally sweet, extra crunchy, and the best texture boost for these bowls.
- Mashed Potatoes: I usually go with my Instant Pot mashed potatoes, but any mashed potato recipe you love will work. Store-bought mashed potatoes are also great if you need dinner fast.
- Blue Cheese Crumbles: a salty, tangy pop of flavor! If blue cheese feels too strong, shredded cheddar works just as well – like a proper loaded mashed potato bowl. You can also skip the cheese entirely if you’re dairy-free.
What You Need to make Celery Slaw
Like any good slaw, the magic is in the dressing. This one uses a mix of mayo and Greek yogurt to keep it creamy and light, but you can go all-mayo if you want to keep things dairy-free. Fresh herbs brighten everything up, though dried will work in a pinch. Full measurements are in the recipe card.
- Dandy® Celery: about 4 ribs, thinly sliced
- Mayonnaise & Greek Yogurt: the creamy base
- Fresh Herbs: parsley, dill, and chives
- Lemon Juice: to thin the dressing and add that zippy flavor
- Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
why these bowls are great for meal prep
These bowls are perfect for meal planning and prep. Cook the mashed potatoes and buffalo chicken ahead of time, reheat when you’re ready, and top with the crunchy celery slaw for freshness. If you’ve got leftover potatoes or shredded chicken from another meal, mix up the slaw and you’ve got an easy new recipe for the week!
got leftovers?
How to store leftovers
Store the mashed potatoes and buffalo chicken together in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Keep the celery slaw separate so it stays crunchy.
What’s the best way to reheat mashed potatoes?
Microwave with a splash of broth or milk and stir until smooth. You can also reheat on the stovetop over low heat.
Buffalo Chicken Mashed Potato Bowls topped with Celery Slaw
Ingredients
Buffalo Shredded Chicken
- ⅓ cup cayenne hot sauce - such as Frank’s or Crystal
- 1 tbsp tbsp unsalted butter, melted - or ghee
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 cups shredded chicken (about 1lb) - such as crockpot shredded chicken, rotisserie chicken, leftover turkey or chopped chicken thighs
Celery Slaw
- 1 ½ cups Dandy® Celery, sliced on a bias - about 4-5 ribs celery
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ tbsp each fresh parsley, dill and chives, finely chopped - or 1/2 teaspoon each dried spice
- Juice from ½ fresh lemon – or a generous splash of apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Mashed Potato Bowls
- 2 cups mashed potatoes - your favorite homemade recipe or store bought for ease!
- Celery Slaw
- 2 cups Buffalo Shredded Chicken
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
Shredded Buffalo Chicken
- To a bowl, mix hot sauce, melted butter and dried spices. Whisk to combine. Fold in shredded chicken until coated in hot sauce mixture.
Celery Slaw
- To a bowl, add mayo, Greek yogurt, fresh herbs and lemon juice. Whisk to combine. Fold in sliced celery until fully coated in dressing.
Mashed Potato Bowls
- Layer each bowl with about ½ cup mashed potatoes, followed by 4-ounces of shredded buffalo chicken. Top with a generous scoop of celery slaw. Garnish with 2 tbsp of crumbled blue cheese and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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