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Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice with 4 Simple Steps

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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a comforting yet elegant dish featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and fragrant herbs paired with fluffy rice.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In the slow cooker, combine rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  4. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve the chicken over the rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker settings.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg