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A vibrant bowl of slow cooker lemon herb chicken and rice featuring tender shredded chicken, bright yellow lemon slices, fresh green herbs, all beautifully plated with fluffy rice and garnished with lemon zest and herbs. The dish is styled with a rustic wooden background and natural lighting highlighting the colorful ingredients and inviting textures.

Lemon Herb Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Delight

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A simple, flavorful slow cooker chicken and rice dish infused with lemon and herbs, perfect for a stress-free dinner.

  • 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
  • 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

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Place the chicken in the slow cooker along with garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, rice, and chicken broth.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  5. 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