Parmesan-Lemon Chicken Rice Bowls
This hearty chicken and rice bowl combines tender seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and broccoli with a bright lemon finish. Garlic powder, onion, Parmesan, and sautéed onion add savory depth, while the cheese brings a rich, slightly salty note and the lemon keeps the dish fresh. It makes a quick, satisfying family meal for lunch or dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Parmesan-Lemon Chicken Rice Bowls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Heat an oven-safe pot over medium-high heat; stir rice and oil together in the hot pot to coat the rice with oil. Pour hot water over the rice; bring to a boil and cover the pot.
- 3
Bake rice in preheated oven until the water is absorbed and rice is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Place broccoli in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and season broccoli with salt and pepper.
- 5
Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken to the hot oil and season with garlic powder and onion powder. Sauté chicken until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 6
Stir onion into the chicken; continue cooking until the onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 7
Spoon rice into the skillet; cook until lightly browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Stir broccoli into the rice mixture; sprinkle lemon zest and lemon juice over the mixture and stir. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 575.24 kcal High 29%
- Protein 53.88 g Good Source 108%
- Carbohydrate 40.41 g 15%
- Total Fat 21.55 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 5.03 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 131.43 mg High 44%
- Sodium 309.5 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 4.37 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 5.61 g --
- Added Sugars 3.97 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 289.94 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 2.65 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 251.65 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 58.12 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 52.29 mg Good Source 58%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Parmesan Lemon Chicken Rice Bowls is made with 15 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli, Chicken Breast, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 575.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Parmesan-Lemon Chicken Rice Bowls made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Diced Onion, Garlic Powder. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Parmesan-Lemon Chicken Rice Bowls?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 575.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Parmesan-Lemon Chicken Rice Bowls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Parmesan-Lemon Chicken Rice Bowls healthy?
- Parmesan-Lemon Chicken Rice Bowls has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 575.24 calories and 53.88 g of protein, or 108% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 309.5 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.03 g (25% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.97 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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