Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
🧾 INGREDIENTS
Chicken & Broccoli
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1½ lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
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4 cups broccoli florets
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1 tbsp olive oil (or cooking spray for WW)
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Creamy Garlic Sauce
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low-fat)
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2 tbsp light mayonnaise (or all yogurt for lower points)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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½ tsp Dijon mustard
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Salt & pepper to taste
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2–3 tbsp water or milk (to thin)
Optional Bowl Add-Ins
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Brown rice or quinoa
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Roasted sweet potatoes
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Cherry tomatoes
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Red pepper flakes
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Fresh parsley
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
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Pat chicken dry and place in a bowl.
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Add olive oil (or spray), paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Rub well to coat.
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Marinate 15–30 minutes (or up to 24 hours refrigerated).
2️⃣ Grill the Chicken
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Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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Grill chicken 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
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Remove and rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Alternative:
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Air fryer: 375°F for 14–16 minutes
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Pan-sear: Nonstick pan with spray, 6–7 min per side
3️⃣ Cook the Broccoli
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Steam broccoli 4–5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp
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Sauté in a pan with cooking spray, salt & pepper for 5–6 minutes
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Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes
4️⃣ Make Creamy Garlic Sauce
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In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, light mayo, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
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Add water or milk a little at a time until drizzleable.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
5️⃣ Assemble Bowls
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Add broccoli to each bowl.
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Top with sliced grilled chicken.
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Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
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Add optional toppings if using.
🧮 WW POINTS (Approx.)
Base Bowl (chicken + broccoli): 0 points
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
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Nonfat yogurt only: 0 points
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Yogurt + light mayo: 1–2 points per serving
👉 Total Bowl: 0–2 WW points (without grains)
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Yes! Store chicken, broccoli, and sauce separately for 4 days.
Q: Can I make sauce dairy-free?
A: Yes—use dairy-free yogurt or blended silken tofu.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Freeze chicken and broccoli only. Make sauce fresh.
Q: What protein swaps work?
A: Shrimp, turkey, tofu, or salmon (points vary).
⭐ TIPS & TRICKS
✔ Pound chicken for even cooking
✔ Don’t overcook broccoli—keep it bright green
✔ Let chicken rest before slicing
✔ Roast broccoli for extra flavor
✔ Thin sauce slowly to control texture