Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: Easy Family Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice that your family will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sear the chicken thighs until golden brown.
- Place the rice in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the seared chicken on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, fluff the rice and serve with chicken.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs the night before.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg