Description
Elevate your meal prep with these Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Bowls drizzled in a creamy garlic sauce. This nutritious dish combines tender grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich sauce that enhances every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this recipe is easy to customize to fit your dietary needs while delivering a flavor-packed experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare broccoli: Steam broccoli florets for about 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Grill chicken: Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Make creamy garlic sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, add minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute, then stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened; season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble bowls: Slice grilled chicken into strips and layer steamed broccoli followed by sliced chicken in bowls. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg