Description
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken cooked with fragrant herbs, zesty lemon, and fluffy rice for an easy, wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Place the uncooked rice evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the rice.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and rice.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or on HIGH for 2½–3 hours, until chicken is tender and rice is fully cooked.
- If using peas, stir them in during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use long-grain rice for best texture; short-grain or instant rice may become mushy.
- You can substitute boneless chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
- Add more broth if you prefer a softer rice consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American