Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice: A Quick and Juicy Meal
A flavorful and easy recipe for Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice that combines tender chicken with refreshing tzatziki sauce for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, pour tzatziki sauce over the chicken, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in tzatziki sauce for a few hours before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the rice mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake, Chicken, Tzatziki, Rice, Quick Meal