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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 435 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken cooked with vibrant lemon and herbs, served over fluffy rice.


Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups rice (such as jasmine or basmati)
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well in the mixture.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 360-420 minutes or high for 180-240 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, cook the rice according to package instructions.
  6. Once the chicken is done, shred it in the slow cooker and stir it into the juices.
  7. Serve the lemon herb chicken over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for extra flavor for a few hours or overnight. You can add vegetables like carrots or peas for added nutrition.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 420 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg