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Colorful plate featuring tender slow cooker lemon herb chicken atop fluffy rice, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices, styled elegantly on a white ceramic dish with a rustic wooden background.

Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice in Slow Cooker

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A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe combining juicy lemon herb chicken with fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken until golden on both sides.
  3. Place chicken in slow cooker, add garlic, lemon slices, rice, and chicken broth.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Adjust cooking time for chicken thickness. For a zestier flavor, add more lemon slices or zest during cooking.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg