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Colorful plated dish featuring shredded lemon herb chicken atop fluffy rice, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices, set on a rustic wooden table with a bright, inviting background.

Lemon Herbed Chicken and Rice in Slow Cooker Delight

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A simple, flavorful dish of tender shredded chicken cooked with fresh herbs and lemon, served over fluffy rice, perfect for quick family dinners.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 lemons, juiced and zested
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil over the chicken.
  3. Pour chicken broth over the ingredients.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker to soak up the juices.
  6. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
  7. Serve shredded chicken over rice, garnished with fresh parsley and extra lemon slices.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard before cooking.
  • Use jasmine or basmati rice for a more aromatic meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: Fifty grams
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg