Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice Recipe
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice is a one-dish meal that’s full of Mediterranean flavors. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy tzatziki sauce come together for a delicious and easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken by mixing yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and coat with the yogurt mixture.
- Add rice, chicken broth, cucumber, red onion, and dill to the dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 45-50 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Serve the chicken and rice with extra tzatziki sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
- You can customize this dish by adding olives, feta cheese, or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
