Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice: Easy, Flavorful Comfort Food
A delicious and easy recipe for a one-pot meal featuring chicken, tzatziki, and rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the rice, chicken, tzatziki sauce, chicken broth, olive oil, and spices.
- Mix well to ensure the chicken is coated.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the tzatziki sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish can be served with a side salad for additional freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake, Chicken, Tzatziki, Rice, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food