Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls (Print)

Juicy grilled chicken and tender broccoli combined with a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce for a flavorful meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Protein & Vegetables

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 cups broccoli florets

→ Fats & Oils

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 tablespoon butter

→ Sauce

05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
04 - In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
05 - Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and reduce heat to low. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Slice the grilled chicken breasts into desired thickness for serving.
07 - Divide cooked broccoli and sliced chicken between two serving bowls. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy garlic sauce tastes like comfort food but won't derail your goals, which feels like winning at life.
  • Everything cooks in under 30 minutes, so you can have a restaurant-quality meal on a Tuesday night without stress.
  • It meal-preps like a dream—I make a batch Sunday and have lunches sorted for half the week.
02 -
  • If your sauce breaks or looks separated, you overheated it—keep that heat low and add cream slowly if starting over.
  • The difference between tough chicken and juicy chicken is letting it rest for 3 to 5 minutes after grilling, so don't skip that step even when you're hungry.
03 -
  • A squeeze of lemon juice in that sauce at the very end brightens everything up and makes it taste restaurant-quality without any extra work.
  • If you marinate the chicken for 30 minutes in olive oil, lemon juice, and dried herbs before grilling, you'll get an extra layer of flavor that's genuinely worth the planning ahead.
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