Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice
Enjoy a hassle-free meal with this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice Recipe that combines flavors and simplicity. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup grated cucumber
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In the dish, mix rice, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange chicken pieces over the rice mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and lemon juice; pour over the chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until cooked through.
- Optionally top with crumbled feta cheese; bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg