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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

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A flavorful and easy dish that combines chicken thighs with rice, lemon, and herbs in a slow cooker for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice for a fiber boost)
  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (plus zest)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas or chopped spinach (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients and make sure everything is ready to go.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs on both sides for 2–3 minutes for deeper flavor (optional).
  3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest to your slow cooker. Stir in dried thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Nestle the seared (or unseared) chicken thighs into the mixture. Spoon some liquid over the top to keep them moist during cooking.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 240–300 minutes or HIGH for 120–180 minutes, until the rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
  6. If using peas or spinach, stir them in during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
  7. Gently fluff the rice, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Searing the chicken adds extra flavor. Adjust cooking time for brown rice since it requires longer to cook.

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