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slow cooker lemon herb chicken and rice in rustic kitchen

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice


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  • Author: Chef Mia
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A cozy slow cooker meal with lemon, herbs, and tender chicken over fluffy rice.


Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1½ cups long-grain white rice

3 cups chicken broth

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon zest

Juice of 1 lemon

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp oregano

Salt and pepper

1 cup frozen peas

Fresh parsley


Instructions

1. Lightly grease the slow cooker.

2. Add rice, broth, lemon juice, zest, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.

3. Place chicken on top.

4. Cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3 hours.

5. Add peas at the end and fluff before serving.

Notes

Swap in chicken thighs for extra juiciness.

Add white wine for richness.

Garnish with parmesan for creaminess.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg