Description
Crock-pot Lemon Chicken and Rice is the ultimate cozy dinner that brings together tender chicken thighs, zesty lemon, and fluffy Jasmine rice in one delicious pot. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, as it requires minimal prep and lets your slow cooker do all the work. The bright flavors of lemon combined with aromatic spices create a comforting meal everyone will love. Whether served on its own or paired with a fresh salad, this recipe guarantees satisfaction every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Jasmine rice (uncooked)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic (or 1 tsp minced garlic)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the Crock-pot.
- In a bowl, combine lemon zest, juice, and chicken broth; pour over chicken.
- Whisk together seasonings and sprinkle over the chicken.
- Top with minced garlic.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 20 minutes before serving, stir in water and rice; cook covered until rice is tender.
- Serve in bowls; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg