Description
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice is an easy one-dish meal combining tender baked chicken, fluffy rice, and a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. Seasoned with garlic, fresh dill, and lemon, it’s perfect for a flavorful and comforting dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Rice
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Assemble chicken and rice: Spread the rice evenly in the casserole dish. Place the chicken breasts or thighs on top and season everything with salt and pepper.
- Prepare tzatziki sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add toppings and broth: Spoon the tzatziki mixture over the chicken pieces in the casserole. Pour the chicken broth over the entire dish, then cover tightly with foil.
- Bake the dish: Place the covered casserole in the oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Serve and enjoy: Carefully remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, then serve warm for a delicious and simple meal.
Notes
- Use brown rice instead of white rice for added fiber and a nuttier flavor.
- Add diced zucchini or other vegetables to the casserole for extra nutrition and variety.
- If you prefer, you can use chicken thighs for more juicy and flavorful meat.
- Make sure to cover the casserole tightly with foil to prevent the rice from drying out during baking.
- For a spicier tzatziki, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or cayenne powder to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
