WHAT’S FOR DINNER?
Crockpot Lemon Chicken and Rice
Array/5
COOK TIME
2.5 hours
TOTAL TIME
3 hours
SERVINGS
3-4 servings
I am a big fan of a Crockpot meal. Add everything in and let the Crockpot do its magic.
This easy Crockpot Lemon Chicken and Rice is filled with flavor and a great, well rounded dinner. The lemon flavor is subtle, the chicken is moist and the rice is perfectly fluffy.
What Ingredients are in this Crockpot Recipe?
Simple ingredients for this recipe. Mostly Chicken, rice, broth, and a lot of spices.
- Chicken- I love using Chicken thighs (for most everything) but breasts will work great too
- Long Grain Brown Rice (if using white rice, decrease the cooking time)
- Chicken or veggie broth
- Lemons
- Onion
- Garlic (lots of garlic)
- Oregano, Parsley, Basil, salt/pepper
What Type of Chicken is Best for Lemon Chicken?
I love to use Chicken Thighs for this recipe. However, I like to use Chicken Thighs for most recipes. I find thighs have more flavor and keep moist way easier. However, Chicken Breasts will work great in this Crockpot Lemon Chicken recipe.
What Rice should I use?
Rice can be high maintenance sometimes, but when it’s good, it’s good. For this Crockpot Lemon Chicken and Rice, I highly recommend using a Long Grain Brown Rice. It works best in the Crockpot and handles a longer cook time.
You can also use a long grain white rice, but I would reduce the cooking time. Check on it after an hour or so. Definitely avoid a short grain rice as well as minute rice otherwise you’ll end up with a mushy crockpot rice dinner.
Fresh Lemon vs Bottle Lemon Juice
I am always here for a cooking shortcut…if the results are the same. With this Crockpot Lemon Chicken, I suggest going with a fresh lemon. The flavors are stronger and hold up better while cooking for a long time in the Crockpot. Also, the fresh lemon brings out the herb flavors so well.
How do you make Crockpot Lemon Chicken and Rice?
This easy recipe for Crockpot Lemon Chicken and Rice is a great one to have on hand. Delicious and simple.
- Season and sear the chicken. Doesn’t take long and this will lock in the flavor and moisture in the chicken while it cooks in the crockpot
- Add all the other ingredients to the crockpot
- Place seared chicken on top of rice mixture.
- Set the crockpot on high for about 2.5 hours
- Fluff rice and serve!
Tips to make the perfect Lemon Chicken and Rice
You can always sear the chicken prior to starting the crockpot meal. Sear a few chicken thighs on a Sunday and then add everything to the crockpot when you are ready to start this recipe.
T0 reheat any leftovers in the crockpot- add a few Tablespoons of broth to the rice and place on low heat for 30 minutes or so
For a quicker reheat in the microwave- add a few Tablespoons to the rice and reheat everything together for 1 minute at a time at 50% power.
Check out this easy Crockpot recipe and video below! Plus be sure to take a look at some of my other favorite Crockpot recipes.
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Crockpot Lemon Chicken and Rice
Easy recipe for Crockpot Lemon Chicken and Rice. Tart lemon flavor with a variety of herbs pair with moist chicken and fluffy rice. A classic and easy dinner.
Ingredients
3–4 chicken thighs or breasts
salt/pepper
olive oil
1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice
1/2 cup diced onion
2 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
zest from 1 lemon
juice from 1 lemon
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil in a skillet on high heat. Once hot, place chicken in skillet and sear for 2 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a crockpot, add the rest of the ingredients: rice, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt/pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, chicken broth. Mix all together.
3. Place seared chicken on top of rice and liquid mixture. Cover and set on high for 2.5 hours.
4. Once done, fluff rice with a fork and serve! Add a veggie to the side and enjoy!
Notes
T0 reheat any leftovers in the crockpot- add a few Tablespoons of broth to the rice and place on low heat for 30 minutes or so
For a quicker reheat in the microwave- add a few Tablespoons to the rice and reheat everything together for 1 minute at a time at 50% power.
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