Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
If you’re in search of a quick and nutritious dinner that will please the entire family, look no further than these Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce. This delightful meal combines tender, flavorful grilled chicken with crisp-tender broccoli, all topped off with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this recipe is not only customizable to suit everyone’s tastes but also ideal for meal prepping. With a balance of protein, veggies, and wholesome grains, these bowls are sure to be a hit at your dinner table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
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 olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper; grill over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt; roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Prepare grains according to package instructions and keep warm.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant; stir in heavy cream and season to taste; simmer until thickened.
- Assemble bowls by layering warm grains, sliced grilled chicken, roasted broccoli, and drizzling with creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg