Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are the ultimate weeknight meal that delivers on flavor, nutrition, and convenience. This dish features juicy, grilled chicken paired with vibrant broccoli and a rich, creamy garlic sauce that elevates every bite. Perfect for busy families or anyone looking to enjoy a healthy dinner without spending hours in the kitchen, these bowls offer versatility as you can easily customize them to fit your taste preferences. Whether you’re serving them on a cozy family night or prepping meals for the week ahead, these bowls are bound to bring smiles to the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Grill chicken on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Rest before slicing.
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes; shock in ice water.
- Whisk together heavy cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice to make the creamy sauce.
- Assemble bowls with blanched broccoli as a base and top with sliced chicken and sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 150mg