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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

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A busy weeknight lifesaver, this slow cooker lemon herb chicken and rice cooks itself while you handle your day, bursting with bright and fresh flavors.

  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  3. Place the chicken on top of the sautéed onion and garlic.
  4. Add the rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is fluffy.
  7. Fluff the rice before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Trim extra prep time by buying pre-minced garlic and pre-chopped onions. For extra brown color on the chicken, sear the breasts in a hot pan before placing them in the cooker.

  • Author: Chef Hanna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg