Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a perfect dish for busy weeknights or meal prep. These vibrant bowls feature tender grilled chicken paired with crisp-tender broccoli, all generously drizzled with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Not only is this recipe quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, but it also allows for customization based on your favorite grains and vegetables. Enjoy a nutritious, satisfying dinner that everyone at the table will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked grains (rice, quinoa, couscous)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Grill chicken breasts seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Toss broccoli florets with olive oil and lemon juice; roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Cook grains according to package instructions; keep warm.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Assemble bowls with grains as a base, topped with grilled chicken and roasted broccoli; drizzle with 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: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg