Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: A Cozy Family Favorite
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make slow cooker lemon herb chicken and rice dish, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken, rice, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, lemon juice, onion, garlic, and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Before serving, fluff the rice and chicken with a fork.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs overnight.
- This dish pairs well with a green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg