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grilled chicken & broccoli bowls with creamy garlic sauce Recipe

grilled chicken & broccoli bowls with creamy garlic sauce Recipe
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A healthy and flavorful grilled chicken and broccoli bowl served with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 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)

Vegetables & Garnish

  • 1 medium head of broccoli, chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges (optional for serving)

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Rub the boneless chicken breasts with kosher salt, ground pepper, and Italian seasoning on all sides to ensure the meat is well-flavored.
  2. Prepare the Sauce Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk and gluten-free flour until smooth and free of lumps. Set this mixture aside to use later for the creamy sauce.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and cover it to keep warm.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Using the same pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for up to 1 minute until fragrant, careful not to burn it.
  5. Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the almond milk and flour mixture, stirring continuously as it thickens almost immediately upon heating, creating a smooth creamy garlic sauce.
  6. Cook the Broccoli: Add the chopped broccoli to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender yet crisp.
  7. Reheat Chicken and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice, such as cow’s milk, oat milk, or soy milk.
  • For a thicker sauce, increase the amount of flour slightly.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for added flavor and nutrition.
  • Lemon wedges add a nice fresh tang; squeeze on top just before eating.
  • This recipe is gluten-free if you use gluten-free flour.

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Keywords: grilled chicken, broccoli bowl, creamy garlic sauce, healthy dinner, gluten free, low carb

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