Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce offer a delightful combination of flavors and nutrition, making them a favorite for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep. This dish features succulent grilled chicken paired with vibrant broccoli and a rich, creamy garlic sauce that elevates every bite. With its healthy balance of protein and fiber, it’s not only satisfying but also versatile enough to be served over rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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 base
Instructions
- Trim and cut chicken breasts into even pieces. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets and mince garlic.
- 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 mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Serve over rice or quinoa topped with grilled chicken and broccoli, then drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg