Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
This Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a simple, wholesome meal with rich flavors, combining tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a bright herbal lemon twist.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Skillet
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Grains
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
Liquid
- 2.25 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 lemon
Condiments and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Vegetables
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach or frozen peas optional
Garnish
- fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 unit lemon extra squeeze if desired
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper, and sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
- In the bottom of your slow cooker, add uncooked rice, diced onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Place the chicken thighs (seared or raw) on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
- In the last 15–20 minutes of cooking, gently stir in chopped spinach or peas if using. Cover again and let them wilt from the heat.
- Once done, remove the chicken, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can double the recipe for meal prep—just ensure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate extra rice and liquid. Add a touch of butter or a drizzle of olive oil at the end for added richness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 390kcal
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