Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice for Easy Family Dinners
A comforting and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the rice, chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, stir in the chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice for white rice, but adjust the cooking time for longer.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the dish for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Lemon, Herb, Chicken, Rice, Family Dinner
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