Description
Delicious Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice Delight is a comforting and flavorful dish that simmers effortlessly in your slow cooker. It combines tender chicken thighs, aromatic herbs, and fluffy rice in a delightful lemony broth.
Ingredients
2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1.5 cups Long-grain white rice
4 cups Chicken broth
1 large Lemon, zested and juiced
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Dried thyme
1/2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp Black pepper (or to taste)
2 tbsp Olive oil
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 cup Frozen peas (optional)
1 Small onion, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper
- Arrange in Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom
- Add Rice and Liquid: Rinse the uncooked long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Sprinkle the rinsed rice evenly over and around the chicken. Pour the chicken broth over the rice and chicke
- Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over everything. Add optional chopped onion or heartier vegetables if desired
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2.5-3 hours
- Check for Doneness: Ensure chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid
- Optional Veggies & Finish: Stir in frozen peas during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking on low
- Serve and Garnish: Give the dish a gentle stir before serving and garnish with fresh chopped parsley
Notes
Browning the chicken before adding to the slow cooker is optional but enhances flavor.
Rinsing the rice is important to avoid stickiness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low or 2.5-3 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg