Description
A delightful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken infused with zesty lemon and fragrant herbs, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts (skin-on for extra flavor)
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add the chicken, ensuring every piece is well coated in the zesty marinade.
- Pour in the chicken broth, letting the concoction come together.
- Gently add the rice on top of the chicken without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice before serving, and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
Marinate chicken for a few hours before cooking for enhanced flavor. Use homemade or high-quality chicken broth for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: slow cooker, lemon herb chicken, one-pot meal, comfort food, easy dinner
