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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Enjoy a comforting and flavorful meal with Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice, featuring juicy chicken and zesty rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER PLATES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice
For the Flavor
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • ¼ cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Optional for browning
For Garnish
  • 1 whole Lemon, sliced
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by generously seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. If you’d like a deeper flavor, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side, then transfer it to the slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, combine the long-grain white rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Stir until well blended.
  4. Pour the rice mixture over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring even distribution.
  5. Top the mixture with the lemon slices.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, check the internal temperature of the chicken, ensuring it reaches 165°F.
  8. Once done, carefully remove the chicken and fluff the rice with a fork.
  9. Serve the chicken whole or shredded atop the rice and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, ensure even seasoning and avoid overcrowding the slow cooker.

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