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A beautifully arranged plate of lemon herb chicken atop fluffy rice, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices, served on a rustic wooden table with vibrant colors and textured ingredients highlighting the tender chicken and aromatic herbs.

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

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A simple and flavorful slow cooker chicken and rice dish infused with lemon and herbs, perfect for busy evenings.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear chicken until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer chicken to slow cooker, add rice, garlic, lemon juice and zest, chicken broth, and stir.
  4. Cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is tender and rice is fluffy.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrients.
  • Adjust lemon for more tanginess based on taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg