Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a delightful, easy-to-make dish that fills your home with irresistible aromas. This recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection with fragrant herbs, zesty lemon, and fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, simply set your slow cooker and enjoy a comforting meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients. Rinse rice under cold water until clear.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, oregano, pepper, and lemon juice. Coat chicken breasts with the mixture and place in the slow cooker.
- Spread rinsed rice over chicken and pour broth evenly over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender and rice is fully cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving; garnish with fresh parsley or lemon zest if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg