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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice recipe
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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice — Low Effort in Every

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice:
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked, rinsed
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon slices optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or a little olive oil.
  • In the slow cooker, add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and onion. Stir to combine.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned (optional, but adds flavor).
  • Place chicken on top of rice mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
  • Fluff rice with a fork and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.