Description
This Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a refreshing summer crock pot meal that’s light, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Juicy chicken simmers with lemon, garlic, and herbs while rice soaks up all the savory juices, creating a wholesome one-pot dinner perfect for busy weeknights or summer family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 ½ cups long-grain rice, rinsed
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker along with onion and garlic.
- Add rinsed rice, broth, lemon juice, and zest.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2 ½–3 hours, until chicken is tender and rice is cooked.
- Fluff rice, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, sear chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Swap rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
- Stir in vegetables like zucchini or spinach during the last hour of cooking for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg