Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice (Print Version)

Succulent chicken with aromatic herbs and zesty lemon, slow-cooked to perfection with tender rice and bright green peas.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
06 - 1 cup chicken broth
07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 cup frozen peas
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture to the bottom of the slow cooker.
05 - Place the chicken breasts on top of the onion and garlic mixture.
06 - Sprinkle the dried thyme, dried rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken breasts.
07 - Add the uncooked rice around the chicken in the slow cooker.
08 - Pour the chicken broth over the rice and chicken, ensuring the rice is submerged in the liquid.
09 - Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over everything in the slow cooker.
10 - Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
11 - Once the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and set them aside.
12 - Stir in the frozen peas into the rice and broth mixture, allowing them to warm through.
13 - Shred or slice the chicken breasts and return them to the slow cooker, mixing everything together.
14 - Gently stir the mixture to combine the chicken, rice, peas, and broth. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
15 - Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top just before serving. Serve the lemon herb chicken and rice hot, ensuring each plate gets a portion of both chicken and rice.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Make sure the rice is fully submerged in the broth for even cooking.
02 - For extra flavor, sear the chicken breasts in the skillet before placing them in the slow cooker.
03 - If you prefer a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of sour cream before serving.
04 - Feel free to substitute the frozen peas with other vegetables like carrots or green beans.
05 - If using boneless, skinless chicken thighs, adjust the cooking time to ensure they don’t dry out.

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