Description
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. This easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in creamy tzatziki, perfectly paired with fluffy rice. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish requires minimal effort while delivering maximum taste. Enjoy a culinary journey without leaving your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1½ cups chicken broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, Greek yogurt, garlic, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the tzatziki mixture over them, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Sprinkle rice around the chicken and add enough broth or water to cover the rice slightly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg