Description
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a delightful, one-pan meal that transports your taste buds to the Mediterranean. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a creamy tzatziki sauce and paired with fluffy long-grain rice, creating a flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, arranging them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dried dill, and lemon juice until well combined; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Add uncooked rice around the chicken in the baking dish and pour broth over everything.
- Spoon tzatziki mixture generously over each chicken breast.
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for about 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is fluffy. Remove foil for the last few minutes to allow browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg