Description
A deliciously simple Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken paired with fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
- 4 cups water or chicken broth for rice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk broth, lemon juice, zest, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper together in the slow cooker.
- Add and coat chicken breasts.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Cook rice 30 minutes before serving.
- Shred chicken in the cooker and serve over rice.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon-herb mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg