Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: Easy Family Delight
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken infused with lemon and herbs, served on a bed of fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups vegetables (like carrots and peas)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in the slow cooker.
- Add chicken thighs, lemon juice, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is done and rice is tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in lemon juice and herbs.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Lemon Herb, Chicken, Rice, Family Dinner