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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken flavored with fresh lemon and herbs, served over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Skinless and boneless
  • 2 pieces lemons (juice and zest) Fresh lemons
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as thyme and rosemary) Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Served with
  • 2 cups cooked rice Fluffy and prepared according to package instructions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and fresh herbs.
  2. Pour the lemon juice and zest, along with olive oil over the chicken.
  3. Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  2. Once done, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
  3. Serve the shredded chicken over the fluffy rice.

Notes

This dish can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 2-3 months. Reheat by thawing overnight and warming in the microwave or on the stove.