Description
Tender chicken and fluffy rice slow-cooked with bright lemon and herbs create an easy weeknight dinner. This one-pot meal delivers juicy protein and savory flavors with minimal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6-8 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté 4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Transfer onion mixture to bottom of 6-quart slow cooker.
- Place chicken breasts over onion layer.
- Sprinkle thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper evenly over chicken.
- Spread rinsed rice around chicken, keeping it level.
- Pour chicken broth over rice and chicken to submerge rice fully.
- Drizzle lemon juice across top.
- Cover and cook on low 3 to 3 1/2 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F internally and rice is tender.
- Remove chicken to plate; verify 165°F internal temperature with thermometer for food safety.
- Stir peas into rice mixture; shred chicken and return to cooker, mixing gently.
Notes
- Busy families love this dish for its hands-off cooking and fresh taste that rivals restaurant quality.
- Seasonal veggies add color and nutrition without extra work.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American