Description
Savor the delightful combination of tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy tzatziki over fluffy rice with this easy Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, this dish promises to impress with its vibrant flavors and minimal prep time. Just mix a few ingredients, pop it in the oven, and enjoy a delicious meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 medium cucumber (grated)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the dish; drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Rub the seasonings into the chicken.
- In a separate bowl, mix the rice with water or chicken broth; pour over the seasoned chicken.
- For the tzatziki sauce, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and optional dill in another bowl.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for about 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil to allow browning; bake an additional 10 minutes if desired.
- Serve hot with leftover tzatziki sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg