Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice that combines tender chicken with flavorful tzatziki sauce and rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the diced chicken, rice, and chicken broth.
- Spread the tzatziki sauce evenly over the chicken and rice mixture.
- Add the diced cucumbers and tomatoes on top.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh dill.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the tzatziki sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice, easy chicken recipes, Mediterranean chicken dish