Description
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki and Rice is a quick, one-pan weeknight dinner that delivers creamy tzatziki, tender chicken, and fluffy rice in a single bake. This easy, Mediterranean-inspired dish requires minimal prep and cleanup, making it a perfect go-to for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Add rice, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to the dish. Stir to combine evenly.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Spoon tzatziki sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for a few minutes if desired.
- Let rest briefly, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
- Make ahead tip: Assemble the dish, cover, and refrigerate up to 1 day before baking. You may need to bake a few minutes longer if starting from cold.
- For a lighter version, use light tzatziki and reduce olive oil by 1 tablespoon.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth for a gentler salt level, and adjust salt to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or dill for a fresh finish.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: One-Pan Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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