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Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce

A healthy and comforting bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken, fresh broccoli, fluffy rice, and a rich homemade creamy garlic sauce. High-protein, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Grilled Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Broccoli
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
Bowl Base
  • 3 cups cooked rice

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Pot
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season chicken and grill 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  2. Cook broccoli until bright green and tender.
  3. Melt butter and sauté garlic; whisk in flour to form roux.
  4. Add broth and cream; simmer and stir until thickened.
  5. Add parmesan and seasonings to finish sauce.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, broccoli, and garlic sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 45gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 14mg

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.

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