Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice: Easy & Flavorful Comfort Dish
This delicious Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice combines the flavors of tender chicken and tangy tzatziki sauce for a simple and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, add the rice and pour the chicken broth over it.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, spread tzatziki sauce over the chicken, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in tzatziki sauce for a few hours before baking.
- This dish can be served with a side salad for extra freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake, Chicken, Tzatziki, Rice, Comfort Dish