Description
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that effortlessly blends tender chicken with fluffy rice, all infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs. This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, delivering robust flavors without the fuss. Simply set it in your slow cooker, and let the magic happen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp mixed herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Gather and prepare ingredients by chopping garlic and rinsing the rice.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the mixed herbs.
- Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, followed by rinsed rice.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice.
- Add minced garlic and remaining herbs on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, fluff rice gently before serving. Drizzle with soy sauce or extra lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg