Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice
A comforting slow cooked chicken dish infused with lemon and herbs, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth Vegetable broth can be used as a substitute.
- 2 pieces lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme) Adjust herbs according to preference.
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice Long-grain white rice is recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by placing the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, thoroughly mix together the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour this fragrant mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir it into the cooking liquid for maximum flavor.
- Finally, scoop the flavorful chicken and sauce over a bed of fluffy rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider browning the chicken breasts in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. This dish can be personalized by adding different herbs, vegetables, or even adjusting the lemon quantity.