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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice Recipe

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice Recipe

This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a flavorful, easy one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fluffy, seasoned rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek-Inspired, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken & Marinade

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Rice

  • 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain white rice or basmati
  • 3 cups chicken broth or water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

For Topping & Garnish

  • 0.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 small cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cups red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cups crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill chopped
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Dish

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Assemble the Ingredients

  • In the baking dish, mix rice, chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Stir to combine.
  • Nestle the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
  • Spread tzatziki sauce evenly over the chicken.

Step 3: Bake the Dish

  • Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is cooked through (internal temp of 165°F/75°C).

Step 4: Add Fresh Toppings & Serve

  • Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh herbs.
  • Serve warm with lemon wedges for extra freshness.

Notes

For brown rice, use 2 cups brown rice and increase broth to 4 cups. Bake for 50-55 minutes. For low-carb version, swap rice for cauliflower rice and reduce broth to 1 cup. Add ½ teaspoon cumin or smoked paprika to the rice for extra flavor. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken Tzatziki, Dump-and-Bake, Healthy Meal, Quick Dinner, Rice Recipe
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