Grilled Chicken Broccoli Bowls (Printable)
Grilled chicken and crisp broccoli over fluffy rice, finished with a silky garlic cream sauce for a satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Vegetables
06 - 2 cups broccoli florets
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1/2 small red onion, sliced
→ Grains
09 - 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice optional for low-carb)
→ Creamy Garlic Sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 cup heavy cream
13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Garnishes (optional)
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
18 - Lemon wedges
# How-To:
01 - Set grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Coat chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
03 - Steam or blanch broccoli florets for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Set aside.
04 - Sauté sliced bell pepper and red onion in a skillet with a small amount of olive oil over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly softened.
05 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese and cook until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, then remove from heat.
06 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each with sliced grilled chicken, broccoli, sautéed peppers, and onions. Generously drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce alone is worth making the recipe — velvety, garlicky, and quietly addictive.
- This bowl lets you tick off protein, veg, and comfort all in one go, so cleanup is even easier.
02 -
- If you slice the chicken too soon, the juices run right out and it gets dry fast.
- Letting the sauce simmer gently instead of boiling keeps it silky instead of curdling.
03 -
- Prepping all veggies ahead keeps things stress-free and the actual assembly fast.
- A pinch of smoked paprika in the sauce is an under-the-radar twist that adds depth.