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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken

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A comforting slow cooker meal infused with zesty lemon and fragrant herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Can substitute with turkey.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Homemade broth adds depth.
  • 1 whole lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
  • 2 cups rice Cook according to package instructions.
  • 4 cups water
  • as needed Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In your slow cooker, mix together the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Nestle the chicken breasts in the mixture, covering them well with broth.
Cooking
  1. Set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  2. If you have time, low and slow is the way to go for maximum flavor.
  3. In a separate pot, cook the rice according to the package instructions using the 4 cups of water.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once the chicken is done, shred it right in the slow cooker with two forks.
  2. Dish out the shredded chicken over a bed of fluffy rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to play with the herbs and add fresh vegetables towards the end of cooking. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months.

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