Slow Cooker Lime Chicken with Rice

1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

⅓ cup lime juice

2 cups chicken broth

1 clove garlic, minced

½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons butter

2 cups uncooked instant rice

Place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker; pour in the lime juice and chicken stock. Add the garlic, thyme, pepper, and butter.

Cover, and cook on Low until the chicken is very tender, 8 to 10. Stir in the rice during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.