Description
Juicy chicken breasts simmer in a fragrant lemon-garlic herb broth and combine with creamy rice for the ultimate hands-off comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for creaminess)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Lightly grease your slow cooker with olive oil or nonstick spray.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper on top.
- Pour in chicken broth and fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle lemon zest for added flavor.
- Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 2½–3 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Stir in rice, making sure it’s submerged in the liquid. Continue cooking on High for 45–60 minutes, until rice is cooked.
- Fluff rice gently with a fork. Stir in Parmesan if desired for extra creaminess.
- Top with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use boneless thighs for extra juiciness, or add carrots, spinach, or peas for a full meal. For stronger citrus notes, include lemon slices with the juice and zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, rice, lemon herb, easy dinner