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A vibrant plate featuring tender shredded chicken coated in a bright lemon herb sauce, served over fluffy white rice with fresh herbs and lemon slices, styled on a rustic wooden table with colorful garnish accents

Lemon Herb Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Delight

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This slow cooker lemon herb chicken and rice recipe offers a hands-off approach to a flavorful and juicy chicken dish infused with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, paired with perfectly cooked rice for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Mix chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic in a bowl, then pour over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, add rice to the slow cooker, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
  5. Cook until rice is fluffy and absorbs the flavors, about 30 minutes on high.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, add sliced onions or fresh herbs during cooking.
  • Adjust the lemon juice for more or less tang according to taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg