Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki: Easy Comfort with Rice Recipe
Enjoy a hassle-free meal with this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
- Spread the tzatziki sauce over the chicken.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the tzatziki sauce for a few hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake, Chicken Tzatziki, Rice Recipe, Easy Comfort Food