Description
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice Recipe is perfect for busy nights. It combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a zesty tzatziki sauce into a one-pan meal that’s both quick to prepare and satisfyingly delicious.
Ingredients
Chicken
Rice
Chicken Broth
Tzatziki Sauce
Fresh Herbs (Dill or Parsley)
Feta Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, layer the uncooked rice and place the chicken on top.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and rice, ensuring it is completely covered.
- Spread the tzatziki sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. If using brown rice, extend the baking time as needed.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and feta cheese before serving.
Notes
For a quicker option, use store-bought tzatziki sauce. This recipe can easily be adjusted for larger servings or made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake, Chicken Tzatziki, Easy Dinner, One-Pan Meal, Quick Recipe