Description
A simple and delicious Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice recipe that combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the rinsed rice evenly across the bottom.
- Pour the chicken broth over the rice, ensuring it is evenly covered.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the rice.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- While the chicken and rice are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, diced cucumber, dill, and olive oil in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and the rice is tender.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the chicken and rice topped with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute quinoa for rice for a gluten-free option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg