Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for lemon herb chicken and rice made in a slow cooker, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the chicken, rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to mix well and ensure the chicken is submerged in the broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, add the frozen peas.
- Once done, shred the chicken and fluff the rice before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon juice and herbs overnight before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Lemon Herb, Chicken, Rice, Easy Weeknight Dinner