Description
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful rice infused with lemon and fresh herbs, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Pour the lemon zest over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and shred it, then stir it back into the rice.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
Choose long-grain rice for the best texture, and adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg