Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: A Mouthwatering 4-Hour Feast
A simple and flavorful slow cooker meal with tender chicken and rice infused with lemon and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Place rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, and rosemary in the slow cooker.
- Add seared chicken on top.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for the best flavor.
- Adjust herbs to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg