Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice
A flavorful and easy dish where tender chicken is cooked with lemon and herbs, served over fluffy rice—perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 pieces lemons (juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice
- 2 cups rice You can use white, jasmine or basmati rice.
- 4 cups water For cooking the rice.
For Garnish
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken breasts, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook rice according to package instructions using the water.
Serving
- Serve the lemon herb chicken over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Allow leftovers to cool before storing in an airtight container. Can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage. Marinate chicken breasts for extra flavor if time permits. Adding vegetables like bell peppers or carrots during the last hour of cooking can make it a complete meal.