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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice

This one-pan dump-and-bake chicken tzatziki with rice combines juicy chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fluffy rice. The Mediterranean flavors make this dish a perfect, stress-free weeknight dinner or meal prep option!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 1/2 cups Long-grain white rice or brown rice with adjusted cooking time
  • 2 1/2 cups Chicken broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dill (fresh or dried)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • optional Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • optional Feta cheese (crumbled)
  • optional Kalamata olives
  • optional Fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In the prepared baking dish, combine the rice, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Place the chicken breasts or thighs on top of the rice mixture. Season with additional salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), and the rice is fully cooked and tender.
  • While the chicken bakes, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside in the fridge.
  • Once the chicken and rice are done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Top the chicken with a generous amount of tzatziki sauce.
  • Garnish with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, and fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword Chicken Tzatziki, Dump-and-Bake, Mediterranean Chicken
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