Description
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a wholesome meal that perfectly balances flavors and nutrition. This dish features juicy grilled chicken, tender roasted broccoli, and a luscious creamy garlic sauce, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family dinners.
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
- Grill the Chicken: Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and grill over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes each side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Roast the Broccoli: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss broccoli with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt; roast for 15-20 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Cook the Grains: Prepare grains according to package instructions while the chicken and broccoli cook.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Assemble the Bowls: Layer grains in bowls, top with sliced chicken and broccoli, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg