CAVA's Chicken + Rice is one of their signature curated bowls, coming in at exactly 700 calories. It's a perfectly balanced meal with 40g protein, 44g carbs, and 42g fat. But you can also build your own version and customize the calories from 400 to 900+ depending on your toppings and portions.
The Official CAVA Chicken and Rice Bowl
CAVA's menu features a pre-made Chicken + Rice curated bowl. Here's exactly what you get:
📋 Official Chicken + Rice Bowl
Complete Nutrition:
Additional Info:
✨ This is CAVA's pre-made curated bowl with their signature blend of ingredients
Building Your Own Chicken & Rice Bowl
Want to customize? You can build your own version starting with the basic foundation of rice and chicken, then add toppings to match your calorie and macro goals. Here's how the base ingredients break down:
Add toppings, dips, and dressing to reach your target calories!
💡 Pro Tip:
The official Chicken + Rice bowl (700 cal) includes additional ingredients beyond just rice and chicken. To replicate it or customize your own, use our cava macros calculator to add dressings, dips, and toppings to the 560-calorie base!
Custom Chicken & Rice Bowl Recipes
Here are different ways to build a chicken and rice bowl based on your goals:
🥗 Light & Lean Bowl (485 calories)
Best for: Weight loss, low-calorie
Ingredients:
- • Brown Rice - Half Portion (155 cal)
- • Grilled Chicken - Full (250 cal)
- • Tomato + Cucumber (5 cal)
- • Pickled Onions (20 cal)
- • Cabbage Slaw (35 cal)
- • Lemon Squeeze (0 cal)
- • Yogurt Dill Dressing (30 cal)
Nutrition:
- • 485 calories
- • 32g protein
- • 28g carbs
- • 17g fat
✅ High protein-to-calorie ratio, very filling
⭐ Balanced Bowl (680 calories)
Best for: Most people, maintenance
Ingredients:
- • Brown Rice - Full (310 cal)
- • Grilled Chicken - Full (250 cal)
- • Hummus (50 cal)
- • Tomato + Onion (20 cal)
- • Pickled Onions (20 cal)
- • Lemon-Herb Tahini (70 cal)
Nutrition:
- • 680 calories
- • 39g protein
- • 59g carbs
- • 25g fat
⭐ Recommended for most people - great macros, satisfying
🌊 Mediterranean Bowl (825 calories)
Best for: Mediterranean diet, flavor-packed
Ingredients:
- • Brown Rice - Full (310 cal)
- • Grilled Chicken - Full (250 cal)
- • Hummus (50 cal)
- • Tzatziki (30 cal)
- • Tomato + Cucumber (5 cal)
- • Pickled Onions (20 cal)
- • Kalamata Olives (35 cal)
- • Crumbled Feta (35 cal)
- • Lemon-Herb Tahini (70 cal)
- • Fire-Roasted Corn (45 cal)
Nutrition:
- • 825 calories
- • 46g protein
- • 69g carbs
- • 39g fat
🌊 Authentic Mediterranean flavors, highest protein
🔥 Loaded Bowl (950 calories)
Best for: Bulking, very active, hearty appetite
Ingredients:
- • Brown Rice - Full (310 cal)
- • Grilled Chicken - Full (250 cal)
- • Avocado (110 cal)
- • Hummus (50 cal)
- • Crazy Feta (70 cal)
- • Tomato + Onion (20 cal)
- • Fire-Roasted Corn (45 cal)
- • Pickled Onions (20 cal)
- • Greek Vinaigrette (130 cal)
Nutrition:
- • 950 calories
- • 44g protein
- • 72g carbs
- • 61g fat
⚠️ High in healthy fats, very calorie-dense
How to Reduce Calories
The biggest calorie decisions in your bowl:
💰 Calorie-Cutting Strategies:
- • Use Half Rice: Save 155 calories (310 → 155)
- • Switch to SuperGreens: Save 275 calories (310 → 35)
- • Light Dressing: Yogurt Dill (30 cal) vs Greek Vinaigrette (130 cal) = 100 cal savings
- • Skip High-Cal Toppings: Avoid avocado (110 cal) and crazy feta (70 cal)
- • Try Black Lentils: 270 cal with MORE protein (18g vs 7g in rice)
Toppings That Add Up Fast
Small additions can quickly add 100-300 extra calories. Here's what to watch:
🚨 High-Calorie Toppings:
✅ Low-Calorie Toppings:
Other CAVA Curated Bowls
CAVA offers several other pre-made curated bowls if you want variety:
| Bowl Name | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken + Rice | 700 | 40g | 44g | 42g |
| Greek Salad | 580 | 37g | 19g | 40g |
| Steak + Harissa | 620 | 36g | 39g | 36g |
| Spicy Lamb + Avocado | 800 | 43g | 49g | 52g |
| Harissa Avocado | 830 | 41g | 62g | 49g |
| Falafel Crunch | 860 | 24g | 88g | 56g |
Is Chicken + Rice Healthy?
Yes—it's one of CAVA's healthier options. The Chicken + Rice bowl offers:
✅ Healthy Aspects:
- • High protein: 40g keeps you full
- • Whole grains: Brown rice has fiber
- • Lean protein: Grilled chicken is quality
- • Balanced macros: Good protein/carb/fat ratio
- • Filling: 700 calories is a complete meal
⚠️ Watch Out For:
- • Sodium: 1,810mg (76% daily value)
- • Fat content: 42g is on the higher side
- • Calorie-dense: Easy to overeat if not tracking
- • Pre-made: Can't control ingredients
- • Not low-carb: 44g carbs
The Final Verdict
CAVA's Chicken + Rice bowl is a solid, balanced meal:
- Calories: 700 (moderate for a complete meal)
- Protein: Excellent 40g keeps you satisfied
- Convenience: Pre-made and ready to order
- Customizable: Build your own version from 400-950 calories
💡 Bottom Line:
The official Chicken + Rice bowl at 700 calories is great for most people. If you want fewer calories, build your own with half rice (485 cal). If you want more, add avocado and extra toppings (up to 950 cal). Use our calculator to find your perfect combination!
Build Your Perfect Chicken & Rice Bowl
Use our calculator to customize your bowl with exact calorie and macro tracking. Create your own version or replicate CAVA's curated bowls!
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