Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour lemon juice and zest over the chicken.
- Add chicken broth to the slow cooker, ensuring chicken is partially submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook rice separately according to package instructions.
- Shred or serve the chicken whole over rice, garnish with chopped parsley, and enjoy.
Notes
- For a zestier flavor, add extra lemon zest.
- You can substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Easy, Family-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg