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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

A comforting and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and fresh herbs served over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Rice
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or stock)
Vegetables and Seasonings
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pieces lemons, juice and zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Zest and juice the lemons, and set these ingredients aside.
Layering
  1. Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker. Follow this layer with the rice, spreading it evenly.
Season the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken thighs or breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Place the chicken on top of the rice in the slow cooker.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and rice. Drizzle the lemon juice and sprinkle the zest over everything.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours. The chicken should be tender and fully cooked when done.
Finishing Touches
  1. Before serving, give the rice a gentle stir to incorporate any flavors. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

For ingredient substitutions, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or swap herbs based on preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze portions for longer storage.