Description
A cozy and easy slow cooker meal featuring lemon-bright chicken breasts and fluffy rice, perfect for a hassle-free dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and rub it with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the slow cooker, spreading them into an even layer.
- Pour the rice over the onion and garlic in an even layer, do not stir.
- Stir the chicken broth with the lemon juice and lemon zest, then pour gently over the rice.
- Place the seared chicken breasts on top of the rice.
- Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until the rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Once done, fluff the rice gently with a fork, spoon any juices over the chicken, and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Serve straight from the slow cooker.
Notes
For best results, avoid stirring the rice after adding the broth and ensure the lid stays on during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, rice, lemon, easy dinner, weeknight meal