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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken served with Rice garnished with herbs

Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

A comforting one-pot meal of juicy lemon-herb chicken and fluffy rice, perfect for effortless weeknight dining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 cup rice (long-grain white or jasmine recommended) Jasmine or long-grain white rice gives a light, fluffy texture.
  • 2 cups chicken broth For low-sodium options, increase salt to taste.
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested For brighter flavor, add more zest after shredding chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste Salt and pepper Generic seasoning.
  • Fresh parsley for garnish For color and brightness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts flat in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the uncooked rice over the chicken in an even layer.
  3. Pour 2 cups chicken broth over the rice and chicken so the rice is submerged.
  4. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest on top of the rice.
  5. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over everything.
  6. Scatter the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary on top.
  7. Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  8. Stir gently so the rice distributes into the broth around the chicken without moving the chicken too much.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  2. Check doneness: chicken is safe at 165 degrees F and the rice should be tender and fluffy. Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm.
Serving
  1. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks.
  2. Return the shredded chicken to the rice and stir to combine. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  3. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for color and brightness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Cool leftovers to room temperature within two hours, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave with a splash of broth or gently on the stove with added broth. Freeze portions for up to 3 months.

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