Chicken and Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A satisfying and flavorful dish featuring shredded chicken, broccoli, and a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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 the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring until combined.
- Add the shredded chicken and broccoli florets, cooking until the broccoli is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer after adding the chicken and broccoli. Customize with other veggies like bell peppers or carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg