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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

This Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that combines zesty flavors with tender chicken and fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER PLATES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Choose fresh for the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Optional; for browning.
Rice Mixture
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice Fluffy and absorbs flavors well.
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
  • ¼ cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice Key for zesty flavor.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Fresh thyme works too.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano Can mix with Italian seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Use fresh garlic for sharper taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Finely chopped onion can be used.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Essential for enhancing flavors.
Garnishing
  • 1 whole Lemon, sliced For brightening the dish.
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped For color and freshness.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Optional: Brown the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Mix together the long-grain white rice, chicken broth, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dried thyme, and oregano in a bowl.
  4. Pour the rice mixture over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Top with slices of lemon.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Check the chicken’s internal temperature about 30 minutes before serving; it should reach 165°F.
  8. Remove the chicken and fluff the rice with a fork.
  9. Serve the chicken whole or shredded over a bed of fluffy rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add a sprinkle of freshly grated lemon zest for extra zing!

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