An easy one-pot slow cooker recipe with tender chicken, fluffy rice, lemon, and fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1½–2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
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1½ cups long-grain white rice
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3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 small onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp dried thyme
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½ tsp dried rosemary
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Optional: parsley, Parmesan, or spinac
Instructions
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Lightly grease the slow cooker. Add rice, onion, garlic, broth, lemon juice, and zest. Stir.
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Season chicken with oil, herbs, salt, and pepper. Place on top of rice mixture.
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Cover and cook on low for 4½–5 hours or high for 2½–3 hours.
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Shred or slice chicken. Stir in fresh parsley or optional cheese/spinach.
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.