Name: Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts; Kosher salt, to taste; Ground pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking chicken); 1 1/2 cups almond milk (or any preferred milk); 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour (or any flour); 4-5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium head broccoli, chopped (about 3 cups); 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce and broccoli); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Introduction

This grilled chicken and broccoli bowl is a wholesome and flavorful meal perfect for any day of the week. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and seared to perfection, then paired with crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a creamy garlic sauce. It’s a simple, satisfying dish that’s both healthy and delicious.

The image shows a white bowl filled with a dish that has three main layers. The bottom layer is bright green steamed broccoli florets, arranged around the edge of the bowl. On top of the broccoli, there are thick slices of grilled chicken breast, cooked to a golden brown with visible grill marks and a slight char. The chicken is drizzled with a creamy white sauce that has small bits of herbs and spices, giving it a slightly textured look. The dish is garnished with finely chopped green herbs sprinkled over the sauce. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless chicken breasts

Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

4-5 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups almond milk or any preferred milk

1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or any other type of flour

1 medium head of broccoli, chopped (about 3 cups)

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon wedges, optional for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Rub the chicken breasts evenly with kosher salt, ground pepper, and Italian seasoning on all sides.

Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk and flour until the mixture is smooth. Set this aside.

Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.

Step 4: In the same pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in the almond milk and flour mixture, stirring continuously as the sauce thickens.

Step 6: Add the chopped broccoli to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, until the broccoli is tender but still bright green.

Step 7: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm through.

Step 8: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.

Swap almond milk for dairy milk or coconut milk for a different twist on the creamy sauce.

Add red pepper flakes to the garlic sauce for a subtle spicy kick.

Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice to make it a complete bowl meal.

FAQs

Can I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh?

Yes, frozen broccoli can be used. Just add it to the sauce a little earlier and cook until heated through and tender.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

It can be gluten-free if you use gluten-free flour. Otherwise, choose any flour you prefer, but for gluten-free diets opt for alternatives like rice flour or a gluten-free flour blend.