PrintSlow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
A simple one-pot meal with juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and bright lemon herb flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Check rice for doneness. If needed, cook an additional 15 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use basmati or jasmine rice for best texture.
- For extra flavor, sear chicken before adding to the slow cooker.
- Garnish with extra lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg