Description
Crock-pot Lemon Chicken and Rice is a comforting, flavorful meal that effortlessly combines tender chicken thighs with fluffy jasmine rice, all infused with the bright zest of lemon. This slow-cooked dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, filling your home with a delightful aroma. Simply set it in your slow cooker and let the flavors meld together while you go about your day. Whether enjoyed as a cozy dinner in winter or a light lunch in spring, this recipe adapts to any occasion and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- crushed red pepper flakes
- paprika
- Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic (or 1 tsp minced garlic)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Zest and juice half a lemon; mix with chicken broth and set aside.
- In a ramekin, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the chicken and sprinkle with seasonings. Add minced garlic on top.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 20 minutes before serving, add water and jasmine rice to the slow cooker; cook covered until rice is fluffy.
- Serve warm with fresh parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (high) or up to 8 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg