A light yet hearty crockpot meal, this Lemon Chicken and Rice combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh lemon-herb flavor. Kid-friendly and simple.
Time Breakdown
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 4–5 hrs (low)
- Total: 4 hrs 10 min
- Servings: 6
Ingredients List
- 2 lbs chicken breasts/thighs
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Juice + zest of 2 lemons
- Garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme
- Olive oil
- Parmesan, parsley
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Slow cooker
- Measuring tools
Instructions
- Grease slow cooker, add chicken.
- Season with spices.
- Add rice, broth, lemon juice, zest.
- Cook LOW 4–5 hrs.
- Shred chicken slightly, stir.
- Finish with Parmesan + parsley.
Pro Tips
- Chicken thighs = more flavor.
- Avoid opening lid.
- Add veggies in last 30 min.
Nutrition
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
| 1 bowl | 390 | 34g | 38g | 11g | 2g | 2g |