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Tender lemon-herb chicken and fluffy rice cooked together in a slow cooker for an easy, healthy one-pot dinner. Bright, cozy, and family-friendly.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice

  • 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tsp lemon zest

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning

  • 2 tbsp butter (optional)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. (Optional) Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.

  2. In a greased slow cooker, add rice, broth, lemon juice, zest, onion, garlic, and herbs. Stir gently.

  3. Place chicken on top of rice mixture.

  4. Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2½–3 hours, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked.

  5. Let rest 5 minutes. Fluff rice and garnish with parsley or lemon wedges.

Find it online: https://themomfood.com/slow-cooker-lemon-herb-chicken-and-rice-a-light-comforting-one-pot-meal/