Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki: Easy Comfort with Rice Recipe
An easy and delicious dump-and-bake chicken tzatziki recipe served with rice, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, layer the cooked rice evenly.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice.
- Spread the tzatziki sauce over the chicken and season with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add vegetables of your choice for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake, Chicken Tzatziki, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food, Rice Recipe