Description
Experience the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice, a quick and satisfying one-pan meal. This easy-to-make casserole features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy tzatziki sauce that brings freshness to every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Bursting with flavor and requiring minimal cleanup, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while keeping dinner stress-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Rice (amount as per package instructions)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your casserole dish.
- Spread rice evenly in the bottom of the dish and place seasoned chicken on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
- Spoon tzatziki mixture over chicken, then pour chicken broth over everything. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temperature) and rice is fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 451mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 93mg