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Crock-pot Lemon Chicken and Rice

An easy and delicious slow-cooked meal that combines tender chicken, zesty lemon, and fluffy rice for a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs Bone-in or boneless
  • 1 cup rice White or brown rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth or water
  • 1 piece lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 1 piece onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil (optional) For browning the chicken

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In the slow cooker, place the chicken thighs.
  2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, rice, chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stir gently to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is fluffy.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with extra lemon zest if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider browning the chicken thighs in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. You can add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor. If desired, mix in vegetables like carrots or peas with the other ingredients for added nutrition.