Description
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a zesty, comforting dinner made easy. With tender chicken, fluffy rice, fresh herbs, and lemony brightness, this crockpot recipe is perfect for weeknights with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs – 1.5 lb
Long-grain white rice – 1½ cups uncooked
Chicken broth – 3 cups
Fresh lemon juice – juice of 1 lemon
Lemon zest – from 1 lemon
Minced garlic – 3 cloves
Chopped onion – 1 medium
Dried or fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, parsley) – 1 tsp each
Olive oil – 1 Tbsp
Salt and black pepper – to taste
Fresh parsley – chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
1. Grease the slow cooker insert with olive oil.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and half of the herbs.
3. Mix broth, lemon juice, garlic, onion, remaining herbs, and olive oil in a bowl.
4. Pour some broth mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker and add rice.
5. Place seasoned chicken on top of rice. Pour remaining broth mixture over.
6. Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 2½–3 hours until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.
7. If needed, add extra broth during final 15 minutes for moistness.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Substitute chicken breasts for thighs if desired.
Use brown rice with added liquid and longer cook time.
Top with lemon slices halfway through for stronger citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice, crockpot lemon chicken rice, easy crockpot chicken recipe