Chicken and Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A quick, tasty, and nutritious meal featuring tender chicken and bright broccoli in a rich creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and broccoli florets; cook until the broccoli is tender and chicken is heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken and broccoli mixture over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
Great served hot with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg