10/08/2026
slow cooker lemon chicken & rice soup 🍋🍲
Ingredients (serves 😎
* 3-4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
* 8 cups chicken bone broth
* 4 medium carrots, chopped
* 4 celery stalks, chopped
* 1 yellow onion, diced
* 5 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tsp dried oregano
* 1 tsp dried thyme
* 1½ tsp sea salt
* ¾ tsp black pepper
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 Parmesan cheese rind
* ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
* Zest of 1 lemon
* ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
* 2–3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
* 1½ cups dry jasmine rice
Directions
1. Add chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, seasonings, bay leaves, Parmesan rind, and 4 cups of bone broth to the slow cooker.
2. Cook on HIGH for approximately 2–3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F) and tender.
3. Remove chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces, and return to the slow cooker. Add the remaining 4 cups of bone broth and continue cooking until heated through.
4. Remove bay leaves and Parmesan rind. Turn off the heat and stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, grated Parmesan, and parsley. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
5. While the soup cooks, prepare jasmine rice separately according to package directions.
6. Add cooked rice to individual bowls and ladle the lemon chicken soup over the top. Finish with extra freshly grated Parmesan and enjoy!
Meal prep tip: Store the rice separately from the soup broth to prevent it from absorbing all the liquid throughout the week. Combine when reheating!