Description
A simple and reliable slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken and flavorful rice infused with lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, place the chicken breasts at the bottom, ensuring heat circulates evenly.
- Add the rice on top of the chicken, spreading it gently to form an even layer.
- In a bowl, mix together the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; whisk until the zest disperses.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken and rice evenly, letting it settle.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred or leave whole, then mix the rice and serve.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
This dish is forgiving; you can adapt it by using white or brown rice according to your texture preference. Ensure chicken breasts are similar in size for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg