Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Enjoy a delightful meal with Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This dish is a savory blend of tender grilled chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich, creamy garlic sauce that elevates simple ingredients into something extraordinary. In just 25 minutes, you can create a nutritious dinner that’s not only packed with protein and fiber but also customizable to suit any palate. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or the whole family, these bowls are sure to impress with their flavor and healthy balance.
- 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
- Cooked rice or quinoa as base
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into even pieces. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets and mince the garlic.
- Coat the chicken and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through, and grill the broccoli for 6-8 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the creamy garlic sauce.
- Assemble your bowls: start with a base of rice or quinoa topped with grilled chicken and broccoli, then drizzle with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg