Description
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy tzatziki sauce into a simple one-pan meal. With minimal prep time, this flavorful recipe allows you to enjoy a delicious dinner while letting the oven do the work. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Spread the rice evenly around the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix tzatziki sauce, dill, and lemon juice until well combined. Add extra garlic if desired.
- Pour the tzatziki mixture over the chicken and rice, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and rice is tender.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving; drizzle additional tzatziki on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg