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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

A simple, tender slow cooker chicken recipe infused with lemon and herbs, served over fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 2 pieces lemons (juiced and zested)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 cups cooked rice Fluffy and prepared separately
  • to taste Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked.
  3. Remove the chicken and shred it.
  4. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
  5. Serve the chicken over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

This dish keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days, or can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving. Try adding red pepper flakes for heat or swapping chicken for tofu. Experiment with different herbs.