Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice
A nourishing and comforting dish that combines juicy lemon herb chicken with fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 pieces lemons (juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups water
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine 1 cup of chicken broth with the juice and zest of 2 lemons in your slow cooker.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, 2 teaspoons of dried thyme, and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste.
- Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, turning them to ensure they are fully coated in the mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
Cooking
- In the last hour of cooking, bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Once boiling, add 2 cups of long-grain rice, stirring to combine.
- Cover and reduce the heat to low, letting it simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until fluffy.
Serving
- Serve the lemon herb chicken over the fluffy rice, drizzling any juices from the slow cooker over the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For even juicier chicken, consider marinating overnight. Use fresh herbs when available for an enhanced flavor.