Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
A comforting and fresh one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice infused with lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice (long-grain) Long-grain works best.
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 piece lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour this flavorful mixture over the chicken, ensuring they are well coated.
- Add the rice around the chicken, ensuring every grain is submerged in the liquid.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the rice is fluffy.
- Once cooking is complete, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the rice.
- Serve garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon mixture for a few hours or overnight before cooking. You can also add seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or spinach during the last hour of cooking for added nutrition.