📖 Instructions

1. Gather your ingredients: You'll need chicken breasts or thighs, rice, chicken broth, lemon, herbs (like thyme, rosemary, and parsley), garlic, onion, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Don't worry if you don't have all the fresh herbs; dried ones work too, just use less.
2. Prep the chicken: Lightly drizzle olive oil in the slow cooker. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and any other spices you like. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
3. Add aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker, nestling them around the chicken.
4. Lemon and herbs: Zest and juice the lemon. Sprinkle the lemon zest and herbs over the chicken. Pour the lemon juice over everything.
5. Pour in broth: Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker. Make sure the chicken is mostly covered; if not, add a little more broth or water.
6. Cook on low: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be very tender and easily shredded with a fork.
7. Add rice: About 30-45 minutes before serving, stir in the rice. Make sure the rice is submerged in the liquid. Cover and continue cooking until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. The rice will absorb a lot of liquid, so if it looks dry, add a bit more broth.
8. Shred chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
9. Stir and serve: Stir everything together, making sure the chicken and rice are well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this delightful, easy to prepare meal!
10. For a thicker sauce: If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.