Description
This Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is bright, cozy, and incredibly easy! Tender chicken, fluffy rice, fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs come together in a comforting one-pot meal that practically cooks itself. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something flavorful, wholesome, and hands-off! 🍋🍗🌿
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley or lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Lightly grease your slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, basil, and parsley.
- Add the diced onion and garlic on top.
- Stir together the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2–3 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred or slice it, and stir the uncooked rice into the broth in the slow cooker.
- Return the chicken on top of the rice and add the butter.
- Cover and cook for an additional 25–35 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice, garnish with fresh parsley or lemon slices, and serve warm!
Notes
💡 Tip: For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a handful of shredded Parmesan at the end. You can also add spinach, peas, or carrots for a veggie boost!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, lemon herb chicken, crockpot chicken and rice, easy dinner, comfort food