Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice One Pot Chicken and Rice Dinner
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice combines tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and rice simmered in lemon broth for a comforting one-pot meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken, onion, and garlic into slow cooker.
- Add broth, lemon juice, zest, and seasonings.
- Cook until chicken becomes tender.
- Shred chicken and return to cooker.
- Add rice and stir into liquid.
- Cook until rice becomes tender.
- Mix and finish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Add rice near the end of cooking to maintain texture. Adjust lemon amount based on taste preference. Add vegetables near final stage if desired.