Description
A bright and citrusy slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice, infused with lemon and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the lemon-herb mixture evenly over them.
- Pour the 2 cups of chicken broth into the slow cooker around the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred or slice as desired.
- Stir the uncooked rice into the hot broth in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for an additional 20–25 minutes, until the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Serve the chicken over the rice and garnish generously with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth for less sodium content. Check doneness of chicken with a thermometer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 250 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 140mg