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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

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A flavorful and easy dish where tender chicken is cooked with lemon and herbs, served over fluffy rice—perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine chicken breasts, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, cook rice according to package instructions using the water.
Serving
  1. Serve the lemon herb chicken over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

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.
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