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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice – Simple Set-and-Forget Dinner

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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice with tender chicken, fragrant herbs, and bright lemon cooked gently in one pot.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Lightly oil slow cooker insert.

  2. Add onion and garlic to the bottom.

  3. Spread rinsed rice evenly over onion.

  4. Pour broth over rice.

  5. Season chicken and place on top.

  6. Cook on low until chicken is tender and rice is cooked.

  7. Remove chicken, stir rice, and add lemon juice and zest.

  8. Return sliced chicken, rest briefly, and serve.

Notes

  • Add broth when reheating if rice thickens.

  • Fresh herbs can be added at serving.

  • Brown rice requires more liquid and time.

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