Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

🖋️ Written by Emma

Why Make This Recipe

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice is a wonderful dish that combines delicious flavors and easy preparation. This recipe makes use of simple ingredients and lets your slow cooker do the hard work for you. The result is a tender, juicy chicken paired with fluffy rice that soaks up all the tasty juices. It’s perfect for busy weekdays or a cozy weekend meal.

How to Make Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

1. In a slow cooker, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well with the marinade.
3. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. About 30 minutes before serving, add the rice to the slow cooker, stirring it into the liquid.
6. Cover and allow the rice to cook alongside the chicken until fluffy.
7. Once done, fluff the rice and serve the chicken on top, garnished with fresh parsley.

How to Serve Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

Serve this dish warm right after cooking. You can plate the fluffy rice first and then place the chicken on top. Drizzle some of the delicious broth over everything for extra flavor. A sprinkle of fresh parsley not only adds color but also a nice herbal touch.

How to Store Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

If you have leftovers, let the chicken and rice cool down, then place them in an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to a month. Just make sure to thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.

Tips to Make Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

• Make sure to season the chicken well with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
• For more vibrant flavors, you can marinate the chicken in the lemon herb mixture overnight.
• Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots about 30 minutes before serving for extra nutrition.

Variation

You can adjust the herbs to your taste. For instance, adding rosemary or basil can change the flavor profile. You can also substitute the chicken with other proteins like turkey or tofu for a variation.

FAQs

Can I use brown rice instead of white rice?
Yes, but brown rice takes longer to cook. You may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Can I use frozen chicken breasts?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts, but make sure to increase the cooking time slightly.

What can I serve with this dish?
A simple salad or steamed vegetables pair well with this chicken and rice dish.

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

This dish features tender, juicy chicken paired with fluffy rice, all cooked in a slow cooker with delicious lemon herb flavors.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 hours hrs

Total Time 7 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Chicken and Marinade

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• to taste Salt and pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth

Rice and Garnish

• 1 cup long-grain rice
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a slow cooker, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well with the marinade.
3. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.

Cooking

1. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
2. About 30 minutes before serving, add the rice to the slow cooker, stirring it into the liquid.
3. Cover and allow the rice to cook alongside the chicken until fluffy.

Serving

1. Once done, fluff the rice and serve the chicken on top, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Serve this dish warm right after cooking with a drizzle of the delicious broth over everything. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds color and flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating. Season well and marinate overnight for enhanced flavors. Add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.