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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken

A delicious and easy-to-make slow cooker chicken dish with a zesty lemon and herb flavor, served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 pieces lemons (juiced and zested)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced) Toasted garlic enhances the flavor
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Rice
  • 2 cups rice
  • 4 cups water
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, thyme, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well coated with the mixture.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, cook the rice: in a pot, combine rice and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, shred it in the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken over the fluffy rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Consider adding a splash of white wine for extra flavor, or swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas for a vegan option. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.