Description
A comforting and effortless meal featuring succulent chicken, fragrant herbs, and fluffy rice, all simmered to perfection in a slow cooker for a bright and zesty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Slow Cooker Base: Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add Rice: Pour the long-grain rice over the onion mixture, spreading it evenly.
- Layer Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Add Broth and Lemon: Pour the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest over everything, ensuring the rice is submerged.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Chicken should be fully cooked and rice tender.
- Fluff and Serve: Once done, use two forks to shred the chicken gently. Stir everything to combine before serving.
- Garnish: Top with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors!
Notes
For enhanced flavor, you can sear the chicken in the skillet before placing it in the slow cooker. To make it healthier, you can substitute white rice with brown rice, though cooking times will need to be adjusted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, lemon herb chicken, chicken and rice, easy dinner, comfort food