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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Discover the deliciousness of Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice, a perfect blend of zesty flavors and tender chicken, ideal for easy dinner preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 313
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups chicken broth
  • 0.25 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cups diced leeks
  • 1 Tbsp garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 Tbsp salted butter, sliced
  • 2 cups uncooked Minute Brand rice

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, leeks, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir. Add the chicken thighs into the mixture.
  2. Add the butter on top of the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  4. When the six hours is up, stir in the Minute Brand rice. Cover and cook for an additional 25 minutes on low. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSodium: 518mgFiber: 1g

Notes

For optimal flavor, consider swapping leeks for onions or adding seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.

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