Description
This Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a delightful dish that combines vibrant flavors with the comforting essence of home-cooked meals. Effortlessly prepared, it transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that your family will love.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Long-grain white rice or brown rice
- Chicken broth or vegetable broth
- Fresh lemon juice and zest
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Carrots
- Onions
- Bell peppers (optional)
- Peas (optional)
- Fresh garlic cloves or garlic powder
Instructions
- Start by chopping your vegetables. Dice the onions and carrots, mince the garlic, and zest the lemon.
- In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs. Coat the chicken breasts in this mixture, ensuring they’re well covered.
- Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with the diced vegetables and sprinkle the rice evenly over everything.
- Carefully pour the chicken broth over the rice and chicken, ensuring the rice is submerged for even cooking.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. I usually go for the low setting for the best flavor and tenderness.
- About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, check to see if the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- If you want a shredded chicken texture, remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and mix it back into the rice before serving.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a little extra lemon juice for brightness. Serve warm, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor boost, marinate the chicken in the lemon herb mixture overnight in the refrigerator. Experiment with different vegetables based on the season or what you have on hand. If you like a kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the broth for a subtle heat.