Chicken and Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A quick and nutritious meal combining tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a rich creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add shredded chicken and broccoli florets, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the broccoli is tender and the chicken is heated through.
- Serve the creamy chicken and broccoli over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
For added flavor, try using grilled chicken instead of shredded chicken. Adjust the amount of garlic to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg