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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice Recipe

A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Rice
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken and Rice
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large baking dish, combine the chicken, rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  3. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  2. Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce until ready to serve.
Finish the Dish
  1. After 30 minutes, remove the foil from the baking dish and stir the chicken and rice. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  2. Serve the chicken and rice hot, topped with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the dish before baking for added nutrition.

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