Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Greece with this easy Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice. This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy tzatziki sauce over fluffy rice, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With minimal prep and cleanup, you’ll enjoy a delicious Mediterranean dish without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a large baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Evenly spread uncooked rice across the bottom of the dish. Pour chicken broth over the rice.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice, seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
- Spoon tzatziki sauce generously over the chicken and sprinkle fresh dill on top.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for five minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 110mg