Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for those busy weeknights or meal prep days. This dish features tender, grilled chicken paired with crisp-tender broccoli, smothered in a luscious creamy garlic sauce that enhances every bite. Packed with protein and fiber, these bowls offer a nutritious option that even picky eaters will love. In just 25 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s versatile and customizable to fit your cravings or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
- Cooked rice or quinoa as a base
Instructions
- Trim chicken breasts into even pieces and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Coat chicken and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through; grill broccoli for about 6-8 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice or quinoa at the bottom, adding grilled chicken and broccoli on top, then drizzling with creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg