This bowl is built for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without the fuss. Tender grilled chicken, quick-sautéed broccoli, and a silky garlic Parmesan sauce come together in under an hour. Prep is minimal and the sauce doubles as an easy weeknight indulgence. If you like creamy one pan dinners try this variation: Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Skillet for another speedy option.
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A fast and simple recipe featuring tender grilled chicken, sautéed broccoli, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- In a skillet, sauté broccoli in olive oil until tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic.
- Add heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in Parmesan.
- Whisk until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice grilled chicken and assemble bowls with broccoli and sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Trim and butterfly the chicken for faster cooking. Use pre-cut broccoli florets to save time. For a lighter sauce, swap half the cream for low sodium chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg