Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: Your Easy Family Favorite
A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken, rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Shred the chicken and mix it back into the rice before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add lemon zest.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg