Description
Enjoy a delicious and effortless Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice recipe that’s bursting with citrus flavor, fragrant herbs, and tender chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this one-pot meal combines the zest of fresh lemons with aromatic herbs for a refreshing dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sear chicken 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and chicken broth. Pour over chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add rice evenly around the chicken, ensuring it’s submerged in the broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for about 2 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and rice is tender.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Searing the chicken enhances flavor but can be skipped for quicker prep.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best citrus flavor.
- Replace chicken breasts with thighs for a richer taste.
- This dish can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: fifty-two grams
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg