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Delicious slow cooker lemon herb chicken served with fluffy rice

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice

This Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice is a light, zesty, and comforting one-pot meal. Tender chicken thighs simmer slowly in a bright lemon-garlic herb sauce, infusing every bite with Mediterranean-inspired flavor. The rice cooks right in the same pot, soaking up all that savory, citrusy goodness — making this dish effortless, wholesome, and absolutely delicious for weeknights or family dinners.
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Prepr Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 4 hours
ToTal Time 4 hours 15 minutes
kitchen American, Mediterranean
Serving 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme, basil, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
  • Serve over fluffy cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.