Description
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice Recipe offers an effortless way to prepare a delicious meal for busy nights, combining tender chicken and fluffy rice topped with zesty tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Chicken
Rice
Chicken Broth
Tzatziki Sauce
Fresh Herbs (Dill or Parsley)
Feta Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, arrange the chicken breasts or thighs in a single layer.
- Pour the rice over the chicken, followed by the chicken broth, ensuring that it fully covers the rice.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Once cooked, remove the foil and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Top with tzatziki sauce, freshly chopped herbs, and crumbled feta if desired before serving.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for meal prep; leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake, Chicken Tzatziki, Rice Recipe, Busy Nights, Easy Dinner