– 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
– 1 cup long-grain white rice
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 lemon, zested and juiced
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup frozen peas
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
Creating the Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is simple! Just follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.
2. Layer Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the diced onion and minced garlic at the bottom.
3. Add Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the onions and garlic.
4. Add Rice: Pour the uncooked rice evenly over the chicken.
5. Combine Broth: In a bowl, mix the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour this mixture over the rice and chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is covered.
6. Set the Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
7. Add Peas: In the final 30 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas to the slow cooker.
8. Shred Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the pot and mix everything well.
9. Garnish: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley.
10. Serve: Enjoy your delicious meal!
These steps will guide you through making this incredible slow cooker dish from start to finish.