Ultimate Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken: Easy, Flavorful Rice Dish
The Ultimate Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice Recipe offers an easy and flavorful way to enjoy a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 pounds whole chicken
- 2 cups rice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Place the whole chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Add chicken broth to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and shred it, then mix the rice into the slow cooker and stir.
- Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve the chicken over the rice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: slow cooker, lemon, herb, chicken, rice, easy recipe