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Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Juicy grilled chicken and tender broccoli served over rice and topped with a silky, flavorful creamy garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Healthy
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grilled Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 lemon juiced
Broccoli
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1.75 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese optional
Bowl Base
  • 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa / cauliflower rice
Garnish
  • parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Rice cooker or pot

Method
 

  1. Mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, parsley, lemon, salt, and pepper to make a marinade.
  2. Coat chicken in marinade and let sit for 10–20 minutes.
  3. Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Steam or roast broccoli until tender and bright green.
  5. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  6. Whisk in flour to form a roux.
  7. Slowly add broth and cream, whisking until smooth.
  8. Simmer until thickened and season with salt, pepper, and Parmesan if using.
  9. Assemble bowls with rice, grilled chicken, broccoli, and creamy garlic sauce.

Notes

Roast broccoli for deeper flavor.