Description
A simple and delicious Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice recipe that combines tender chicken, flavorful tzatziki sauce, and fluffy rice, all baked together for an easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the tzatziki sauce evenly over the chicken.
- In a separate bowl, mix the rice and chicken broth, then pour it around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add red pepper flakes to the chicken seasoning.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Adjust the amount of tzatziki sauce based on your preference for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg