Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker along with garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, rice, and chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust lemon according to your taste for extra zestiness.
- You can add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg