Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
A comforting meal of tender chicken breasts cooked with fluffy rice and zesty lemon flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients together.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Mix in rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and mix back into the rice.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning based on your preference. Marinating the chicken in lemon juice beforehand can enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/lemon-herb-chicken-rice/