Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice
A warm and hearty dish that combines tender chicken cooked with bright lemon and herb flavors, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- 2 pieces lemons (juiced and zested) Fresh lemons for best flavor.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Extra virgin olive oil is recommended.
- 4 cloves garlic (minced) For a stronger garlic flavor, add more.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme Can substitute with fresh thyme.
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Can substitute with fresh rosemary.
- Salt and pepper to taste Adjust seasoning as desired.
- 1 cup chicken broth Low sodium broth is recommended.
Rice Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice Use long-grain or jasmine rice for best results.
- 4 cups water For cooking the rice.
- Fresh parsley (for garnish) Chopped, for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a slow cooker, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts and coat them well with the mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Cooking the Rice
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook the rice according to package instructions using water.
Serving
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks, stirring back into the juices.
- Serve the lemon herb chicken over a bed of fluffy rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon mixture overnight before cooking. For a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and add it to the slow cooker during the last hour. Make sure to shred the chicken well, so it absorbs the juices completely.