Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
A comforting slow cooker meal with bright lemon and fresh herbs that enhances the classic chicken and rice combination.
- 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 breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, onion, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Stir well.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 360-420 minutes or on high for 180-240 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir everything together and let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth. Adding extra vegetables like carrots or peas can enhance the dish. Consider adding a sprinkle of cheese for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, rice, lemon, herb, easy dinner, healthy meal