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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken

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Tender chicken braised in lemon, fresh herbs, and garlic, perfect for easy weeknight dinners and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds total)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 lemons — juice and zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley), chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, to sear if desired)

Instructions

  1. Lightly coat the slow cooker insert with olive oil. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, and chopped herbs.
  3. Pour the lemon-herb mixture over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, stir cooked rice into the slow cooker.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the chicken over rice with broth spooned over each serving.

Notes

Use low-sodium broth for better control over seasoning. Chicken thighs swap well for breasts for a different texture.

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Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/slow-cooker-lemon-herb-chicken-5/