Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
If you’re searching for a quick, nutritious dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor, these Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are your new go-to meal. This recipe combines tender grilled chicken and vibrant broccoli, all drizzled with a luscious creamy garlic sauce that’s both satisfying and light. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish is customizable to suit your taste preferences and can be made in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
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 coconut cream or alternative
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Flip once.
- Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Roast at 400°F until tender and crisp.
- Cook grains according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt plant-based butter over medium heat; add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in coconut cream, salt, and pepper; simmer until thickened.
- Assemble bowls by layering grains, topped with sliced chicken and roasted broccoli. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg