Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce offer a delicious and nutritious solution for busy weeknights or meal prepping. This dish combines juicy grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich, homemade garlic cream sauce to create a satisfying bowl that’s customizable to suit your taste. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a wholesome dinner that caters to all dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked grains (rice, quinoa, couscous)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any preferred spices; grill until cooked through (about 6–7 minutes per side).
- Toss the broccoli with olive oil and lemon juice; roast at 400°F for 15–20 minutes.
- Cook your chosen grains according to package instructions.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream and season to taste.
- Assemble bowls by layering grains, sliced chicken, roasted broccoli, and drizzling with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for extra flavor. Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter sauce. Try different veggies like bell peppers or carrots for variety.