Step 1: Prep the Base
Add the rice to the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.

Step 2: Add the Chicken
Place the chicken thighs directly on top of the rice mixture.

There’s no need to brown them first—the slow cooker will cook them low and slow until perfectly tender.

Step 3: Cover and Cook
Put the lid on your slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.

Avoid lifting the lid during cooking—it releases heat and can delay the rice cooking fully.

Step 4: Finish and Fluff
Once the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender, use a fork to gently fluff the rice.

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add a pinch more salt or a squeeze of lemon if you like it brighter.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve
Plate the chicken over a bed of the lemony rice and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Serve with extra lemon wedges for those who like a little extra zing.