Zesty Lemon Parmesan Chicken and Rice Bowl
A vibrant one-pan meal featuring lemon-marinated chicken, fluffy rice, fresh broccoli, and savory Parmesan cheese. Balanced, bright, and perfect for a nutritious dinner.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons, zested and juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1.5 cups white rice
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups broccoli florets
1 yellow onion, diced
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
0.25 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Marinate cubed chicken in lemon, oil, garlic, and herbs for 20 minutes.
2. Sear chicken in a skillet until golden; remove from pan.
3. Sauté onion in butter, add rice and toast for two minutes.
4. Add broth and simmer covered for 12 minutes.
5. Add broccoli on top of rice and simmer for 6 more minutes.
6. Fold in chicken and Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
Rinse the rice thoroughly to ensure it stays fluffy.
Use a tight-fitting lid to steam the broccoli perfectly.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts much better than pre-shredded varieties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg