Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
Tender chicken breasts simmered with lemon, herbs, and rice in a slow cooker for an easy, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Chicken Marinade:
- – 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- – 1/2 cup lemon juice
- – 2 tablespoons olive oil
- – 2 cloves garlic, minced
- – 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- – 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- Rice and Vegetables:
- – 1 cup long-grain white rice
- – 2 cups chicken broth
- – 1 cup diced carrots
- – 1 cup chopped celery
- – 1 onion, diced
- – Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Chicken Preparation:
- 1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- 2. Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and pour marinade over them. Toss to coat.
- 3. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Cooking the Dish:
- 4. Add rice, chicken broth, carrots, celery, and onion to the slow cooker with the marinated chicken.
- 5. Sprinkle lemon zest over the top.
- 6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- 7. Shred the chicken slightly before serving, if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or extra vegetables. Adjust seasoning to taste, and garnish with fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 35g