Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
High-Protein · Low-Carb · Diabetic-Friendly
If you’re looking for a fast, healthy dinner that tastes like comfort food but behaves like a keto dream, this is your new go-to. Tender grilled chicken, perfectly steamed broccoli, and a silky, pour-over-everything creamy garlic sauce… it’s simple, satisfying, and unbelievably good.
This bowl is the perfect example of how eating low-carb doesn’t mean eating boring. It’s rich, restaurant-level delicious, and takes less than 25 minutes from stovetop to table.
Perfect for meal prep, busy nights, or when you just want something cozy and nourishing. ✨
⭐ Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Broccoli
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- Salt to taste
Creamy Garlic Sauce (Low-Carb)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk if dairy-free)
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Grill the Chicken
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Toss chicken strips in oil and seasonings.
Cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and charred edges appear.
Set aside.
2. Steam or sauté the Broccoli
Steam broccoli until bright green and tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
Or sauté in a bit of butter and salt for extra flavor.
3. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce
In a small saucepan:
- Melt butter
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant
- Pour in heavy cream
- Add parmesan + Italian seasoning
- Simmer gently 3–5 minutes until thickened
- Salt & pepper to taste
The sauce should be velvety and spoon-coat thick. 🤤
4. Build the Bowls
Add broccoli to the bottom of a bowl.
Lay grilled chicken slices on top.
Pour warm creamy garlic sauce generously over everything.
Serve immediately!
💚 Nutrition Info (per bowl)
Estimated — depends on serving size.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~420 |
| Net Carbs | 5–6g |
| Protein | 36g |
| Fat | 28g |
| Fiber | 3–4g |
Perfect macro balance for low-carb, high protein, and diabetic-friendly eating.
