Description
This Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, flavorful herbs, zesty lemon, and fluffy rice all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. With a touch of freshness from parsley, this gluten-free and dairy-free dish is a hassle-free way to enjoy a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lemon (for juice and zest)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Herb Mixture: In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Cook in the Slow Cooker: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker, pour half of the lemon herb mixture over them. Add rinsed rice, pour chicken broth over the rice, and drizzle the remaining lemon herb mixture on top. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir gently before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced lemon rounds on top before cooking.
- Use brown rice but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Rinse rice well to prevent stickiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1 cup chicken and rice)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
