Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty lemon flavors, perfect for families and busy individuals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- In the slow cooker, combine the rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
- Place the seasoned chicken on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 360-480 minutes or on high for 180-240 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For optimal flavor, season the chicken well and consider using homemade or low-sodium chicken broth. Add red pepper flakes for heat or cream cheese for creaminess.