Description

This delightful slow cooker meal features tender chicken breasts marinated in a zesty lemon herb mixture, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.

Ingredients

Scale

4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
2 lemons (juiced and zested)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup rice (white or brown)
Fresh herbs for garnish (optional, such as parsley or cilantro)

Instructions

In your slow cooker, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Add the chicken breasts into the slow cooker and make sure they’re well coated with the marinade.
Pour the chicken broth over the top, covering the chicken completely.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
About 30 minutes before serving, add the rice to the slow cooker. Check the liquid level; add more broth if necessary to ensure the rice cooks well.
Once cooked, fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve the chicken alongside it.
Finish with fresh herbs if desired for an elegant touch.

Notes

This dish is budget-friendly and can be enhanced with additional vegetables or alternate grains. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: slow cooker, lemon herb chicken, comforting meals, easy recipes, family dinners, one pot meals