Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious slow cooker recipe that combines chicken, rice, and herbs for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Mix ingredients gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix it back into the rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg