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Colorful plated dish featuring juicy shredded chicken with bright yellow lemon slices and fresh green herbs atop fluffy white rice, garnished with lemon zest and herbs, styled simply with a rustic background

Fresh Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice in Slow Cooker

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This slow cooker lemon herb chicken and rice dish combines tender shredded chicken with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker for an effortless and flavorful meal.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 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
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear chicken on both sides until golden.
  3. Place seared chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. In a bowl, mix garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth.
  5. Pour mixture over chicken in the slow cooker.
  6. Add rice around the chicken.
  7. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken is tender and rice is cooked.
  8. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the slow cooker.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, include sliced lemon or extra herbs during cooking.
  • You can substitute brown rice for a healthier option, adjusting cook time accordingly.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg