Description
A delightful blend of savory and citrus flavors, this slow cooker chicken and rice dish is tender, juicy, and perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the chicken, rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine the ingredients well.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and shred the chicken if desired.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and additional lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand or incorporating fresh herbs. Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker model.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 330 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg