Description
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pot dish that unites tender chicken, zesty lemon, and fragrant herbs over fluffy rice. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely Sundays. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your home. Gather your loved ones around the table for a satisfying feast that’s as flavorful as it is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and pour lemon juice over the chicken.
- Sprinkle oregano and thyme on top, followed by the chicken broth.
- Gently add rice without stirring; allow it to soak up flavors while cooking.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Fluff with a fork before serving, garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg