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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

This Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that impresses with robust flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 313
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2.25 cups chicken broth
  • 1 each lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning remaining

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and Italian seasoning. Brown chicken in the butter for 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  2. Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining Italian seasoning to the pan. Place chicken on top, then cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until liquid is dissolved.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired and lemon wedges for squeezing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 28gFat: 4gSodium: 625mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For added flavor, consider seasoning the chicken before browning and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to enhance texture and flavor.

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