Description
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a delightful weeknight dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty lemon in one pot. Infused with aromatic herbs and juicy citrus, this recipe transforms dinner into a comforting culinary experience. Perfect for busy evenings, it requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. Let your slow cooker do the magic while you enjoy the enticing aromas wafting through your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Mince garlic and set aside.
- Season chicken: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub mixture over chicken breasts.
- Create base: Layer rice at the bottom of the slow cooker and pour chicken broth over it.
- Add chicken & garlic: Place seasoned chicken on top of the rice and sprinkle with minced garlic.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Serve: Shred chicken in the pot with two forks, mix gently, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg