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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

This Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a delightful family meal that combines tender chicken thighs with zesty lemon flavors in a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 thighs boneless chicken
  • 1/2 lemon zest and juice
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic or 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup Jasmine rice uncooked
  • 1/4 cup water

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

  1. Place the four chicken thighs in the bottom of the Crock-pot.
  2. Zest the half lemon and add to a small bowl or cup. Juice the same half lemon and mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth together. Set aside.
  3. In a small ramekin, whisk together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Pour the lemon juice mixture over the chicken thighs.
  5. Evenly sprinkle the seasoning blend over the chicken thighs and lemon juice mixture.
  6. Top with minced garlic.
  7. Cover and cook chicken thighs on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is tender and falling apart.
  8. 20 minutes before serving, add the water and Jasmine rice. Cook covered on low for 20 minutes, until the rice is cooked and tender.
  9. Spoon lemon chicken and rice into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
  10. Store lemon chicken and rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish is versatile. Feel free to customize with different proteins or rice varieties for a unique twist.

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