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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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This grilled chicken and broccoli bowl features tender, seasoned chicken breasts paired with crisp-tender broccoli, all brought together with a creamy garlic sauce. It’s a wholesome, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking chicken)

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups almond milk (or any preferred milk)
  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour (or any other type of flour)
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce)

Vegetables & Garnish

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

Instructions

  1. Season chicken: Rub the 2 pounds of boneless chicken breasts evenly with kosher salt, ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning on all sides to ensure the chicken is well flavored.
  2. Prepare sauce mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of almond milk and 1 tablespoon of gluten-free flour until smooth and free of lumps. Set aside to use later.
  3. Cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden-brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
  4. Sauté garlic: In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for up to 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Thicken sauce: Pour the almond milk and flour mixture into the pan with garlic, stirring constantly. The sauce will begin to thicken almost immediately as it heats.
  6. Cook broccoli: Add the chopped broccoli florets to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the broccoli is tender but still crisp, stirring occasionally to coat the florets in the creamy sauce.
  7. Combine and finish: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan and cook together with the broccoli and sauce for a couple more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to heat through.
  8. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired for an added zing.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond milk with any other milk (dairy or plant-based) according to your preference.
  • For a thicker sauce, increase the amount of flour slightly or cook the sauce a bit longer.
  • Serve over cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust garlic amount as per your taste for a milder or more intense flavor.

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