Crockpot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Crockpot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

This flavorful dish combines tender chicken with a refreshing lemon herb taste, served over perfectly cooked rice. Ideal for an easy weeknight meal.

Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 240 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 255 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
2. Layer Ingredients: Place rice at the bottom of the crockpot and pour chicken broth over it.
3. Add Chicken: Lay seasoned chicken breasts on top of the rice.
4. Add Flavor: Drizzle olive oil over chicken and add garlic and lemon slices.
5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.
6. Add Peas: Stir in peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Tips

• For extra flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs overnight.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Swap peas for broccoli or green beans if preferred.

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