Description
A comforting dish of tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice infused with lemon and herbs, all made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (for garnish, such as parsley)
Instructions
- Combine the chicken thighs, minced garlic, chopped onion, rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Stir gently to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Before serving, fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle with fresh herbs for garnish.
Notes
Prep ingredients beforehand and consider using frozen chicken thighs directly in the slow cooker for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg