Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
Slow cooker lemon herb chicken and rice is a fresh, comforting one-pot meal made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty lemon flavor. This slow cooker lemon herb chicken and rice recipe is perfect for easy dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 –3 chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain rice jasmine or basmati
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Flavor Boosters:
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup carrots or peas
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker.
- Add rice, chicken broth, garlic, lemon juice, zest, and herbs to the slow cooker.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Check that rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff rice, mix gently, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use long-grain rice to avoid mushy texture.
- Avoid adding too much liquid.
- Add delicate herbs at the end for fresher flavor.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep moisture.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.