5-Star Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice Recipe to Drool Over
A flavorful and easy slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken and rice infused with lemon and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 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 oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred or slice, and return to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear chicken breasts before adding to the slow cooker.
- Adjust cooking time if using brown rice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg