Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
If you’re searching for a nutritious and satisfying weeknight dinner, look no further than these Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce. This dish combines perfectly grilled chicken breasts, vibrant broccoli florets, and fluffy grains, all drizzled with a rich and creamy garlic sauce that elevates the entire meal. Not only is this recipe quick to prepare—taking only 30 minutes—but it’s also versatile enough for meal prep, ensuring you have delicious leftovers ready to go. Whether you’re feeding a family or just yourself, this wholesome bowl is sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any preferred spices. Grill over medium-high heat until fully cooked (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- Toss broccoli florets in olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Roast at 400°F until crisp-tender.
- Cook chosen grains according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and season; simmer until thickened.
- Assemble bowls by layering grains first, followed by sliced chicken and roasted broccoli. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 155mg