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Dump And Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice

Dump And Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice: Effortless One-Pan Delight

A delightful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1.5 cups Long Grain White Rice Can substitute jasmine or basmati rice
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth Can use water if preferred
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Dairy-free yogurt can be used for vegan option
  • 1 medium Cucumber Grated or finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For flavor and color
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 9×13 baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather ingredients and a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Spread uncooked long grain white rice evenly across the bottom of the baking dish. Pour chicken broth over the rice without stirring.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, grated cucumber, fresh dill, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well incorporated.
  4. Pat chicken dry and place it on top of the rice. Drizzle a little olive oil over the chicken.
  5. Spread the tzatziki sauce generously over the chicken pieces.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50-60 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  7. Remove the foil and let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and serve warm with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with various chicken cuts and rice types. Ensure proper broth usage for best flavor.

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