Description
Tender chicken infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups water
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, mix together the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the mixture, ensuring they’re fully submerged.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the rice according to package instructions using the water.
- Once the chicken is ready, shred it within the slow cooker and thoroughly mix it with the sauce.
- Serve the lemon herb chicken over the fluffy rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish stores well in the fridge for up to four days and can be frozen for longer storage. Always use good quality chicken broth for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow cooker, lemon herb chicken, easy dinner, family recipe, comfort food