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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

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This comforting slow cooker meal features juicy chicken, tender rice, and vibrant herbs, all enveloped in delicious lemon flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup peas (optional, for added color and nutrition)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the rice, chicken broth, lemon juice and zest, garlic, onion, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the top for enhanced flavor.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
  6. If using peas, toss them in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  7. When done, fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

For added depth of flavor, sear the chicken thighs before adding them to the slow cooker. You can also swap rice for quinoa or add different vegetables.

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