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Chicken & Broccoli Bowls

Savory Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Delicious Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are customizable, quick, and full of flavor, making them perfect for any busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts Skinless recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground, to taste
For the Broccoli
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets Can substitute with cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting
For the Grains
  • 2 cups Grains (Rice, Quinoa, Couscous) Use your favorite
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with plant-based cream
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can replace with olive oil
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Chives) For garnish

Equipment

  • Grill
  • oven
  • Saucepan
  • Pot or Rice Cooker
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Grilling and Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until crisp-tender.
  3. Cook grains as per package directions, typically about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork after cooking.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, season, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Assemble by layering grains in a bowl, topping with grilled chicken, roasted broccoli, and drizzling with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked properly. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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