Description
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings together succulent chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fluffy rice for a delightful meal. This hassle-free recipe requires minimal prep and offers a burst of flavor that will impress your family and guests alike. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, each bite transports you to sunny days by the sea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1–2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh dill (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine rice and chicken broth, fluffing with a fork.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed to remove excess water), minced garlic, and dill.
- Spread the rice in the baking dish, place seasoned chicken on top, and dollop the tzatziki mixture over everything.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 78mg