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A vibrant plate of lemon herb chicken atop fluffy rice, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices, served on a rustic white platter with a colorful background, capturing a bright, inviting meal with textured herbs and tender chicken.

Easy Lemon Herb Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

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An effortless slow cooker recipe for lemon herb chicken served over rice, ideal for a quick and flavorful dinner offering tender chicken with zesty lemon and herbs.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, garlic, olive oil, and chicken broth.
  3. <li id="instruction-step-3" pour the mixture over the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  5. Meanwhile, rinse rice and cook separately if desired, or add directly to slow cooker in the last hour.
  6. Serve chicken over rice, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

  • You can add vegetables like spinach or peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking for added nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
  • Calories: 410 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg