Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Bliss
A comforting bowl filled with grilled chicken, broccoli, and a rich creamy garlic sauce, perfect for sharing and nourishing your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Steaming
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free Option
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (Skinless and boneless)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For seasoning)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 4 cups Broccoli Florets
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Enhances flavor)
- 2 cups Rice, Quinoa, or Couscous (Use according to preference)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced (Star of the sauce)
- ½ cup Heavy Cream (Plant-based option available)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (For sautéing garlic)
- to taste Optional Herbs (Fresh parsley or chives)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium heat. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and steam the broccoli florets for about 4-5 minutes.
- Prepare your choice of rice, quinoa, or couscous according to package instructions.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the lemon juice into the creamy garlic sauce.
- Assemble the bowls with your base, topped with grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, and creamy garlic sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
For juicier chicken, marinate the chicken breasts for 30 minutes before grilling. Pair with light salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg