Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts infused with zesty lemon and fragrant herbs, combined effortlessly with fluffy rice, perfect for busy nights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, drizzle the olive oil and add the minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and coat them with the mixture.
- Add the rice and pour in the chicken broth, stirring gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Consider adding a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp salad. For a twist, substitute different herbs or add mixed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, slow cooker, lemon, herbs, rice, easy dinner, family meal