A low-effort, one-pot slow cooker meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, herb-scented rice, and bright lemon flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
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1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
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1 small yellow onion, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
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Juice and zest of 1 lemon
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
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1 teaspoon chopped rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
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½ teaspoon paprika
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for browning)
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Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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(Optional) Brown chicken in olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side.
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Add onion, garlic, rice, lemon zest, thyme, and rosemary to the slow cooker.
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Place chicken on top of the rice mixture.
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Combine broth and lemon juice; pour around the chicken.
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Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
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Rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and extra lemon zest.