Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: A Juicy Family Favorite
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is an incredible ultimate recipe that combines tender chicken with flavorful rice and fresh herbs, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs overnight.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Lemon Herb Chicken, Rice, Family Dinner