Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice for Easy Meals
A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken and flavorful rice infused with lemon and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- 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, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add the rice on top of the chicken and broth mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg