Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a delightful weeknight meal that effortlessly combines tender chicken and creamy tzatziki sauce over fluffy rice. This one-pan dish not only fills your home with a mouthwatering aroma but also creates unforgettable family moments around the dinner table. Perfect for both casual family dinners and entertaining guests, its vibrant flavors and easy preparation will make it an instant favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp fresh dill weed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup long-grain basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish.
- Arrange the chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garlic, cucumber, dill weed, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the tzatziki sauce.
- Spread half of the tzatziki mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Combine rice with broth or water in another bowl; pour around the chicken in the dish.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and rice is fluffy.
- Drizzle remaining tzatziki sauce over the chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg