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Crock-pot Lemon Chicken and Rice

A delicious and easy slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty lemon, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups rice You can use brown rice or wild rice blend with adjusted cooking time.
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 piece lemon (zested and juiced) For added flavor, try marinating the chicken in lemon juice and zest.
  • 1 piece onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the rice, chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the rice is cooked.
  2. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Serve hot with a side salad or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to three months. Let cool completely before freezing. Consider adding different herbs or a cup of heavy cream for a creamier texture.