Description
This Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowl features juicy, seasoned grilled chicken, tender broccoli, and a smooth, dairy-free creamy garlic sauce. A perfect low-carb, high-protein meal for easy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups almond milk (or any other milk)
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour (or regular flour)
For the Broccoli:
- 1 medium head broccoli, chopped (about 3 cups)
Garnishes & Serving Suggestions:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Season the Chicken
- Rub the chicken breasts with kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning on all sides.
Step 2: Prepare the Garlic Sauce Mixture
- In a small bowl, whisk almond milk and gluten-free flour until smooth. Set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Step 4: Cook the Garlic & Broccoli
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan.
- Sauté minced garlic for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in the almond milk mixture and stir constantly as it thickens.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 6-8 minutes until just tender.
Step 5: Combine & Serve
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and let it heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g