Description
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice combines tender chicken, fragrant herbs, and zesty lemon for a comforting, one-pot crockpot meal.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced and zested
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. In the slow cooker, combine rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
4. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with fresh parsley.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep and reheats beautifully. Adjust lemon to taste for extra brightness.
Food safety: if you cook the chicken yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g