Lemon Garlic Crockpot Chicken and Rice
Easy as fuck. Tasty as fuck. Bountiful as fuck. Make this for the week ahead and you are so set. More set than you think, really.
Lemon Garlic Crockpot Chicken and Rice by Sweet and Savory Meals
Serves 4-5
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons good olive oil
3-4 medium chicken breasts (skinless and boneless or bone-in chicken thighs)
1 1/2 cup long grain brown rice
1 small onion (diced) (Editor’s note: I didn’t have an onion and it was just as great without!)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
6 cloves garlic (whole and browned)
2 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
DIRECTIONS
To Sear Chicken:
Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.
Place a large skillet over high heat, add oil and once its hot add the chicken and brown it on both sides for about 5 minutes.
Crockpot Time:
Add the rest of the ingredients to the crockpot, stir to combine and place the chicken on top.
Cook on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours. Check on the rice after 2.5 hours, and if it needs more time, stir and continue to cook.
Serve with your favorite side veggies and ENJOY!
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