Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: Effortless Crockpot Dinner
Juicy chicken and flavorful rice cooked with lemon and herbs in a slow cooker, perfect for easy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
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Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil or butter for 2–3 minutes (optional).
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Place rice in slow cooker, add broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and aromatics. Top with chicken.
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Cook on low 4–5 hours or high 2–3 hours.
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Check rice for doneness, add more broth if needed.
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Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Do not stir rice at start; vegetables optional; brown rice requires longer cooking.