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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

A delicious and easy slow-cooked meal packed with flavor from lemon and herbs, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1 cup rice White rice recommended
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 piece lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • for garnish fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, rice, chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
Finishing
  1. Once done, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks.
  2. Stir everything together and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon juice and herbs for a few hours before cooking. You can add veggies like carrots or peas to the slow cooker for more nutrition. For a creamier texture, stir in a bit of cream or cheese before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container. Can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.