Description
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a quick and easy meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful tzatziki sauce, and rice, all baked in one dish for maximum convenience and taste.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, spread the uncooked rice evenly on the bottom.
- Pour the chicken broth over the rice.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Top the chicken with tzatziki sauce, spreading it evenly over each breast.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in tzatziki sauce for 30 minutes before baking.
- If you prefer a crispy texture on the chicken, remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- For a complete meal, serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg