Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice
This comforting Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken is infused with zesty lemon and savory herbs, served over fluffy rice that absorbs all the delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and rinse the rice under cold water.
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Mix the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and chicken broth in a bowl, then pour over the chicken.
- Scatter the rice over the chicken, ensuring it is covered in the liquid.
- Close the lid and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender and the rice is fluffy.
- Remove the chicken, fluff the rice, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave, adding broth to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg