Description
Juicy slow cooker lemon herb chicken served over fluffy seasoned rice with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for easy family dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 cup peas or carrots (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with spices.
2. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and zest then coat chicken.
3. Optional: Sear chicken until golden.
4. Add rice to slow cooker.
5. Pour in broth.
6. Mix in parsley, turmeric, garlic, onion, and vegetables.
7. Place chicken on top.
8. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours.
9. Chicken should reach 165°F.
10. Fluff rice.
11. Garnish with parsley and lemon before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook the rice.
- Fresh lemon gives the best flavor.
- Store leftovers for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice, Crockpot Chicken and Rice