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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice for Easy Meals!

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice for Easy Meals!


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Add the rice on top of the chicken and broth mixture.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. 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.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
  • 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 Meals