Description
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker dish featuring chicken, rice, and vibrant lemon herb seasonings, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the onion and garlic mixture.
- Sprinkle the dried thyme, dried rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Add the uncooked rice around the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken broth over the rice and chicken, ensuring the rice is submerged in the liquid.
- Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over everything in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 180-240 minutes or on high for 90-120 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and set them aside.
- Stir in the frozen peas into the rice and broth mixture, allowing them to warm through.
- Shred or slice the chicken breasts and return them to the slow cooker, mixing everything together.
- Gently stir the mixture to combine and taste for seasoning adjustments.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top just before serving.
- Serve hot, ensuring each plate gets a portion of both chicken and rice.
Notes
Prep ingredients beforehand for a smoother cooking experience. Adjust seasonings to taste.
