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Easy Lemon Herb Chicken Rice One-Pot Meal
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Easy Lemon Herb Chicken Rice One-Pot Meal

Easy Lemon Herb Chicken Rice One-Pot Meal
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts – 4 pieces (about 600–700 g)
  • Long-grain white rice – 300 g
  • Chicken broth – 480 ml
  • Fresh lemon juice – 240 ml from about 2–3 lemons
  • Dried thyme – 2 teaspoons
  • Dried oregano – 2 teaspoons
  • Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Onion powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black pepper – to taste
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Lemon sliced (for garnish) – 1
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish – small handful

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. (Optional) Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken briefly until lightly browned; transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, combine uncooked rice, chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, dried thyme, and dried oregano; mix well.
  4. Pour the rice and broth mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Place lemon slices on top for extra citrus aroma.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, check doneness and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Remove chicken, fluff the rice with a fork, and either shred the chicken or serve it whole over the rice.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Calories: ~380 kcal
  • Protein: ~30 g
  • Fat: ~8 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~38 g
  • Fiber: ~1 g
  • Sodium: ~650 mg (varies with broth)