Description
Discover easy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice—juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy tzatziki in one flavorful, healthy meal!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Rice:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Prepare Chicken and Rice:
- Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish.
- Place cubed chicken breasts over the rice. Sprinkle evenly with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth evenly over chicken and rice.
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Bake:
- Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.
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Make Tzatziki Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Chill in the refrigerator while the chicken bakes.
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Serve:
- Remove dish from oven, uncover, and fluff rice lightly.
- Top chicken and rice with chilled tzatziki sauce, sprinkle with feta cheese, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use long-grain rice to ensure proper cooking without mushiness.
- Evenly distribute the broth to avoid uneven cooking or crunchy rice.
- Chill tzatziki sauce beforehand for enhanced flavors.
- Customize your veggies: Add tomatoes, bell peppers, or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers separately from the sauce in the refrigerator and add fresh tzatziki when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cook Time: 45minutes