Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are the ultimate quick and healthy dinner option. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious meal packed with lean protein from grilled chicken, vibrant roasted broccoli, and a rich creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this customizable recipe allows you to swap in your favorite grains and veggies.
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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked through (165°F), flipping once.
- Toss broccoli in olive oil, lemon juice, and salt; roast on a baking sheet at 400°F for 15–20 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Prepare grains according to package instructions and keep warm.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper; simmer until thickened.
- In serving bowls, layer grains first, then sliced chicken, roasted broccoli, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg