How to Make Lemon-Parmesan Chicken and Rice Bowl - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight dinner? Look no further than this Lemon-Parmesan Chicken and Rice Bowl recipe. This dish is not only packed with flavor but also provides a wholesome and satisfying meal for the whole family.

The star of this recipe is the tender and juicy chicken breast, which is seasoned with zesty lemon and savory Parmesan cheese. When combined with the fluffy and aromatic rice, it creates a truly delectable combination that will have everyone comi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package frozen broccoli
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat an oven-safe pot over medium-high heat; stir rice and 2 tablespoons oil together in the hot saucepan to coat the rice with oil. Pour hot water over the rice; bring to a boil and place a cover on the pot.
  • Bake rice in preheated oven until the water is absorbed and rice is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Place broccoli into 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.
  • Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken to hot oil, season with garlic powder and onion powder. Saute chicken until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir onion into the chicken; continue cooking until onions are soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    510 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 246mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 147mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 438mg