Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are the ultimate meal for those busy weeknights when you crave something healthy yet satisfying. This vibrant dish combines juicy grilled chicken and crisp-tender broccoli, all drizzled with a luscious garlic cream sauce that takes just minutes to prepare. With its protein-packed goodness and customizable ingredients, these bowls are perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner solution. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a colorful and nutritious meal that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked grains (rice, quinoa, or couscous)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill on medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temp: 165°F).
- Toss broccoli in olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt; roast at 400°F for 15–20 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Prepare your choice of grains as per package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until thickened (3–5 minutes).
- Assemble bowls by layering grains, topped with sliced grilled chicken and roasted broccoli, then drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg