Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken with Wild Rice
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this effortless and flavorful Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken with Wild Rice. This comforting one-pot meal combines tender, seared chicken breasts, aromatic wild rice, and fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all slow-cooked to perfection in a zesty lemon garlic broth. Infused with dried herbs like thyme and parsley, this dish bursts with aromas and bright flavors, while the low-sodium chicken broth keeps it light and wholesome. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the magic of your crock pot, you'll have a hearty, nutrient-packed meal ready to serve—perfect for busy evenings or cozy family meals. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and enjoy a dish as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup Wild rice mix
- 3 cups Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 medium Carrots (sliced)
- 2 stalks Celery stalks (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly golden. Transfer the chicken to the crock pot.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the crock pot over the chicken.
Rinse the wild rice mix under cold running water, then add it to the crock pot.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on the low setting for 5-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the wild rice is fully cooked.
Before serving, check the consistency of the dish. If the rice has absorbed too much liquid, stir in an additional 1/2 cup of warm chicken broth as needed.
Serve the Lemon Garlic Chicken with Wild Rice hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3473 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.6 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 259.8 g | 520% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3885 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
