Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: Easy Family Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for family-friendly slow cooker lemon herb chicken and rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add the rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and onion.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, shred the chicken and stir well.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon zest overnight.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg