Description
Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce offer the perfect blend of comfort and flavor. This vibrant dish features juicy grilled chicken and crisp broccoli, all drizzled with a rich, creamy garlic sauce that elevates each bite. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, these bowls are not only delicious but also visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Wash broccoli and cut into bite-sized florets. Mince garlic.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Brush chicken with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, grill for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Sauté Broccoli: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté broccoli for about 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Make Sauce: In a separate pan over medium-low heat, melt butter or olive oil, add minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer until thickened.
- Flavor: Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the sauce; mix well.
- Assemble: In serving bowls, layer grilled chicken slices on sautéed broccoli and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 180mg