Microwave Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts⏱ 17 min total

Microwave Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Per 1 serving · 390 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
476
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    48g
    39% of calories
  • Carbs
    24g
    19% of calories
  • Fat
    23g
    42% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Microwave Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts (390 g) has 476 calories, with 48 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (42% of calories). It is high in protein (97% DV), dietary fiber (34% DV) and Vitamin C (179% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 27%, 33% and 36% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
122cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
10g
Net carbs
14g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
9.6g
5.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein97%
  • Dietary fiber34%
  • Vitamin C179%
  • Vitamin E55%
  • Vitamin K260%
  • Thiamine33%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium27%
  • Saturated fat33%
  • Cholesterol36%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 7 min
  1. 1

    Dice the chicken breast and halve the Brussels sprouts, quartering larger ones for even cooking.

  2. 2

    Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender and the chicken is cooked through. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (390 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A140 μg
16%
Vitamin C161 mg
179%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E8 mg
55%
Vitamin K312 μg
260%
Thiamine0.4 mg
33%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
57%
Niacin14 mg
86%
Vitamin B61 mg
111%
Folate (B9)137 μg
34%
Vitamin B121 μg
26%
Pantothenic acid3 mg
52%
Choline149 mg
27%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium500 mg
50%
Iron4 mg
51%
Potassium1,319 mg
28%
Magnesium152 mg
36%
Phosphorus697 mg
100%
Zinc3 mg
29%
Copper0.4 mg
43%
Manganese1 mg
48%
Selenium37 μg
68%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene11 μg—
Arginine3 g—
Aspartic acid4 g—
Beta carotene813 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid8 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine4 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats11 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol72 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch0.2 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 63 g—
Tryptophan1 g—
Tyrosine2 g—
Valine3 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 476 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 90min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 57min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 67min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Microwave Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts?

One serving of Microwave Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts (1 serving) has 476 calories, which works out to 122 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Microwave Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts high in protein?

Yes. It has 48 g of protein per serving, and 39% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Microwave Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 19% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Microwave Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts?

613 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Microwave Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Brussels Sprouts?

5.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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