Description
Delicious Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are customizable, quick, and full of flavor, making them perfect for any busy weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Chicken Breasts (Skinless recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)
- 4 cups Broccoli Florets (Can substitute with cauliflower)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Brightens flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For roasting)
- 2 cups Grains (Rice, Quinoa, Couscous) (Use your favorite)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced, fresh recommended)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Can substitute with plant-based cream)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Can replace with olive oil)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Chives) (For garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Cook grains as per package directions, typically about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork after cooking.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, season, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble by layering grains in a bowl, topping with grilled chicken, roasted broccoli, and drizzling with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg