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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

This delightful slow cooker dish features juicy chicken breasts infused with zesty lemon and fragrant herbs, served over fluffy rice for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Skinless and boneless
  • 1 piece lemon (juice and zest) Ensure no seeds are included
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary Can substitute with fresh if desired
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme Can substitute with fresh if desired
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 2 cups white rice Can substitute with brown rice, adjust cooking time
  • 4 cups water
  • Fresh parsley for garnish Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker flat without overlapping.
  2. Add juice and zest of the lemon, ensuring no seeds are included.
  3. Sprinkle dried rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
  4. Pour chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  2. About 30 minutes before chicken is done, boil 4 cups of water, add 2 cups of rice, and cook according to package instructions.
  3. Once chicken is fully cooked, shred it in the slow cooker and stir to mix with the juices.
Serving
  1. Serve shredded chicken over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate chicken overnight in lemon juice and herbs. You can also add vegetables like diced potatoes or carrots to the slow cooker for a complete meal.