Description
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a flavorful one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fluffy rice. This simple recipe requires minimal prep and is perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners. With its vibrant flavors and easy customization options, this dish will transport you to the sunny shores of Greece with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides; place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix long grain rice, chicken broth, and lemon juice until well combined. Pour over the chicken.
- Dollop tzatziki sauce over each piece of chicken.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for five minutes before fluffing rice gently and serving with any remaining tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg