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Slow cooker lemon chicken and rice garnished with fresh parsley in a bowl

Crock-pot Lemon Chicken and Rice

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long -grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and dried oregano.
  • Pour the broth mixture over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on High setting for 3 hours.
  • Stir in the rinsed long-grain white rice, ensuring it is submerged in the cooking liquid.
  • Cover and cook on High for an additional 45 to 60 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir to incorporate with the rice.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.