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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken that Melts in Your Mouth

This Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken is a comforting and wholesome meal that's easy to prepare and deliciously flavorful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low sodium recommended
  • 2 whole Fresh Lemons Juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine or Basmati Rice
  • 1.5 cups Water

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • mixing bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together chicken broth, juice and zest from lemons, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and place in the slow cooker.
  3. Cook the chicken on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until it reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
  4. Rinse the rice under cold water; combine with water and a pinch of salt in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes.
  5. Fluff the rice, serve with chicken, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider searing the chicken for deeper flavor. Rinse rice well for fluffiness and check chicken doneness for safe eating.

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