Description
A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken and flavorful rice infused with lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the rice, onion, garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the rice mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of broth based on your desired rice consistency.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Lemon Herb, Chicken, Rice, Easy Recipe