Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice: A Juicy Delight at Home
A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice that results in juicy chicken and flavorful rice.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the rice and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas.
- Once done, shred the chicken and stir everything together before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice