Description
Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice is a delightful one-dish meal that combines tender chicken breasts with flavorful rice and a creamy tzatziki sauce, packed with delicious Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large baking dish, combine uncooked rice and chicken broth, then place the seasoned chicken on top.
- In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and seasoning to make the tzatziki sauce, then pour it over the chicken.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, fluff the rice, and serve with additional tzatziki sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with hearty vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers.
- For a spicy twist, marinate chicken in tzatziki sauce mixed with hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Dump and Bake, Chicken, Tzatziki, Rice, Mediterranean, Easy Dinner