SLOW-COOKER LIME GARLIC CHICKEN WITH RICE

Slow-Cooker Lime Garlic Chicken with Rice image

Think light! Delicate citrus chicken and rice is light on fat and high on flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 10h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (1 pound 4 ounces) bone-in skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (2 limes)
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup uncooked instant rice
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

Place chicken in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except rice and parsley.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours. During last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in rice.
Remove chicken from cooker. Place cooked rice on each serving plate. Top with chicken. Spoon any remaining juices over chicken. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg