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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice – A Tender, One-Pot Meal

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Tender slow-cooked chicken infused with lemon and herbs, served over fluffy rice — an easy one-pot meal full of comforting flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1½–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper

  • 1 lemon (zest + juice)

  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (plus more as needed)

  • 3 sprigs thyme

  • 1 sprig rosemary

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or 1 tbsp butter

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place in slow cooker.

  • Add onion, garlic, lemon zest, broth, herbs, and olive oil. Cover and cook on LOW 4–5 hrs or HIGH 2½–3 hrs.

  • Add rinsed rice and ½–1 cup extra broth in final hour (low) or 30–40 minutes (high).

  • Once rice is tender, fluff with fork. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Add spinach or peas at the end for veggies.

  • Use brown rice for a higher-fiber version (adjust time).

  • Can be frozen in portions (keep rice separate if freezing).

Find it online: https://simplehomeflavors.com/slow-cooker-lemon-herb-chicken-with-fluffy-rice-a-tender-one-pot-meal/