Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice
A heartwarming dish of slow-cooked lemon herb chicken thighs served over fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Chicken Thighs
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
- 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup White Rice, rinsed
Instructions
- Grease the inside of your slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 5 minutes.
- Layer marinated chicken in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with rosemary and thyme, then pour chicken broth around.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- 30 minutes before cooking time is up, add rinsed rice to the slow cooker.
- Check for doneness; chicken should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Serve over fluffy rice with cooking liquid.
Notes
For a kid-friendly version, reduce garlic and lemon juice. Engage kids in the cooking process for better acceptance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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