Description
A satisfying and aromatic slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
- Add the rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine, ensuring the rice is fully submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker and stir everything to mix in the flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider browning the chicken before cooking. You can also stir in sour cream or cream for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg