Description
A comforting slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice, infused with bright lemon and fragrant herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of dried thyme.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to the slow cooker. Add the chicken, rice, broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, check for doneness—the chicken should be tender, and the rice fluffy.
- Stir in more fresh herbs and a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Serve warm, topped with freshly cracked pepper or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu, and for a nutty flavor, use quinoa or farro instead of rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, rice, lemon, herbs, family recipe, comfort food, easy dinner