Description
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a zesty, comforting one-pot wonder featuring tender chicken, fragrant herbs, and fluffy rice. This easy slow cooker recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place in slow cooker with lemon slices, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken, ensuring it’s fully submerged.
- Add uncooked rice and stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until chicken is cooked and rice is tender. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use long-grain rice for best texture—it won’t turn mushy.
- Sear chicken before slow cooking for extra flavor.
- Add extra lemon zest before serving for stronger citrus taste.
- Check rice at 4-hour mark to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken breast + ¾ cup rice)
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: slow cooker lemon herb chicken, easy chicken and rice recipe, one-pot chicken dinner, lemon herb chicken, crockpot chicken recipes, meal prep chicken