Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken with Fluffy Rice
A delicious and easy to prepare slow-cooked chicken dish infused with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse chicken thighs under cold water and pat dry.
- Place chicken in slow cooker and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs. Drizzle with lemon juice and zest.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken, ensuring coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken shreds easily.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare rice by boiling 2 cups of water in a pot, adding 1 cup rice, and simmering for 15 minutes.
- Shred chicken in the slow cooker and serve over rice, drizzled with sauce.
Notes
Feel free to customize the herbs and add vegetables to the slow cooker for a more complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, lemon chicken, herb chicken, easy dinner, family meal