Description
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings the flavors of Greece right to your dinner table. This easy, one-pan recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in creamy tzatziki sauce and served over fluffy rice that absorbs all the savory goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights, it requires minimal prep and offers a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; arrange in the baking dish.
- Evenly distribute uncooked rice over the chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth and lemon juice; pour over chicken and rice.
- Spread tzatziki sauce on top.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg