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Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: A Cozy Slow Cooker Delight

Enjoy the ease of Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice, a delightful one-pot meal perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Pea Addition Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Fresh or properly thawed chicken.
For the Broth Mixture
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Or extra lemon juice.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried preferred.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to your taste.
For the Rice
  • 1.5 cups Rice White rice preferred.
For the Veggie Boost
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Can substitute with corn or green beans.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by placing the fresh chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
  3. Rinse your rice under cold water, then spread it around the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low, cooking for 4 to 5 hours.
  5. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the frozen peas over the top.
  6. Once cooking time is complete, gently stir the contents together to mix and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F. Rinse rice for fluffiness, and customize with extra veggies if desired.

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