Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: Easy Family Favorite
This slow cooker lemon herb chicken and rice is a simple and delicious family meal that is full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup rice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brown them on both sides.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, lemon slices, and garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, stir to combine and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg