Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice Recipe for Easy Meals
A delicious slow cooker recipe for lemon herb chicken and rice, perfect for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine and ensure the chicken is coated in the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir to combine with rice and herbs.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with lemon juice and herbs.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, rice, lemon, herb, easy meals