Description
This 5-Star Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice recipe is a one-pot wonder packed with flavor. Tender chicken thighs are seasoned with a zesty herb blend, cooked over a bed of lemon-infused rice until perfectly tender. A simple and delicious meal for any day of the week!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Mix thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the blend over the chicken. Sear in olive oil until lightly browned.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Combine rice, broth, lemon, garlic, onion, and spinach in the slow cooker. Place seared chicken on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Fluff the rice, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance the lemon flavor by adding lemon slices before cooking.
- For brown rice, adjust cooking time to 6-7 hours and monitor liquid levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
