Name: Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup rice (uncooked); Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 cucumber, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Description

This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice is a simple and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts or thighs baked with rice and topped with fresh, creamy tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon juice. It’s perfect for a comforting dinner that requires minimal prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Rice

1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup rice (uncooked)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Tzatziki Sauce

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Prep the Oven and Casserole Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a casserole dish to prevent sticking.
Assemble Rice and Chicken: Spread the uncooked rice evenly at the bottom of the casserole dish, then place the chicken breasts or thighs on top. Season the chicken generously with salt and black pepper.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed.
Layer and Add Broth: Spoon the prepared tzatziki sauce evenly over the chicken pieces. Pour the chicken broth over the entire dish, making sure the rice is submerged. Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil.
Bake the Dish: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and fluffy.
Serve and Enjoy: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious and simple chicken tzatziki rice!

Notes

Use brown rice instead of white rice for a higher fiber version; increase bake time by 10-15 minutes and add extra broth if needed.
Add diced zucchini or other vegetables to the rice layer for more nutrients and variety.
To reduce cooking time, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Make sure to grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture to avoid watery tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 40 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg