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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

A delicious and easy Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice recipe that is perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

Rice

  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked

Liquids

  • 2.25 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice about the juice of 1 lemon

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Vegetables

  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach or frozen peas optional

Garnish

  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper, and sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
  • In the bottom of your slow cooker, add uncooked rice, diced onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
  • Place the chicken thighs (seared or raw) on top of the rice mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and the rice is fully cooked and fluffy. Avoid stirring during cooking to keep the rice from becoming mushy.
  • In the last 15–20 minutes of cooking, gently stir in chopped spinach or peas if using. Cover again and let them wilt from the heat.
  • Once done, remove the chicken, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve with fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.

Notes

You can double the recipe for meal prep—just make sure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate extra rice and liquid. Add a touch of butter or a drizzle of olive oil at the end for added richness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, easy recipe, lemon herb, meal prep, rice, slow cooker
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