Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
A delicious slow-cooked dish with bright lemon flavor and aromatic herbs, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chicken breasts, chicken broth, lemon juice and zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 360-480 minutes or on high for 180-240 minutes.
- Stir in the rice about 30 minutes before serving, cover, and let it cook with the chicken.
- Fluff the rice and chicken with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve with steamed vegetables or a salad.
Notes
Season chicken well with salt and pepper for better flavor. Adjust herbs according to personal taste; fresh herbs are a great option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg