Description
A simple and flavorful one-dish meal, this Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s easy to prepare and full of delicious Greek flavors. Tender chicken, fragrant herbs, and creamy tzatziki come together with rice for a satisfying dinner that practically makes itself in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Rice:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cucumber (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the uncooked rice and chicken cubes, stirring until coated.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish, spread evenly, and pour chicken broth on top. Cover with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5–10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with feta and herbs before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out excess water from the cucumber to avoid a watery bake.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture for 1–2 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
