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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

A comforting and zesty chicken dish cooked in a slow cooker, served over fluffy rice with fresh parsley.
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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: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless, 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 For serving
  • to garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine chicken breasts, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cover 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. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix with the delicious sauce.
  4. Serve the chicken over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

If you have extra time, cook on low for better flavor infusion. Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas for a vegan version. You can add veggies like zucchini or bell peppers for added nutrition.