Lemon Herb Chicken with Rice – Healthy Slow Cooker Meal
Tender chicken cooked with rice in a citrusy, herb-infused slow cooker recipe for an easy, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, 3 cups chicken broth, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 small onion finely chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, zest of 1 lemon, juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, optional 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
. Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. 2. Optional: sauté garlic and onion in olive oil for 2–3 minutes. 3. Add rice, broth, aromatics, lemon zest, and optional red pepper to slow cooker; place chicken on top. 4. Cook low 4–5 hours or high 2–3 hours. 5. Squeeze lemon juice over dish, sprinkle parsley. 6. Serve hot.
Notes
Optional sauté enhances flavor, vegetables can be added last hour, leftovers refrigerate up to 4 days, freeze up to 3 months.