Italian Shrimp and Rice Skillet Recipe

Name: Italian Shrimp and Rice Skillet Recipe
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1 tsp. salt, divided; 1 tsp. black pepper, divided; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes; 1 ¼ cup chicken broth; Zest and juice from ½ of a lemon*, divided; 1 cup uncooked white long-grain rice; 1 lb. raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)