Description
A creamy, low-carb Chicken Broccoli Bowl featuring grilled chicken, roasted broccoli, and a smooth garlic butter sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a quick healthy dinner.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup cooked grains (rice, quinoa, or couscous)
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
1. Grill the chicken: Season and grill until cooked through.
2. Roast the broccoli: Toss with oil and lemon; roast at 400°F for 15–20 minutes.
3. Cook the grains: Prepare as per package and fluff with a fork.
4. Make the sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, stir in cream, and simmer until thick.
5. Assemble: Layer grains, chicken, and broccoli. Drizzle sauce and garnish.
Notes
For a lighter version, use coconut milk instead of cream. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled and Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken broccoli bowl, creamy garlic sauce, healthy meal prep, low carb dinner