Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for slow cooker lemon herb chicken and rice that makes for perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add the rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the chicken is cooked and the rice is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix it back in with the rice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Lemon Herb, Chicken, Rice, Comfort Food