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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Enjoy this one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and zesty lemon, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 313
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2.25 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon juice juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for topping

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or pan. Season chicken with salt, pepper, 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 and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 28gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 625mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding vegetables or swapping rice varieties for a different twist.

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