Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce—a healthy, delicious meal that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried herbs (oregano or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. During the last few minutes, add broccoli florets wrapped in foil on the grill and cook until bright green (about 5 minutes).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and smooth.
- Slice grilled chicken, arrange in bowls with steamed broccoli, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for extra flavor. Substitute broccoli with asparagus or green beans for variation. For added heat, sprinkle chili flakes on top before serving.