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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup diced cucumbers
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried dill
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

Creating Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice is a breeze when you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them at the bottom of a large baking dish.
3. Add Rice: Sprinkle the uncooked rice evenly over the chicken breasts.
4. Mix Broth: In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth with olive oil, minced garlic, and dried dill.
5. Combine Mixture: Pour the broth mixture over the rice and chicken, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
6. Cover and Bake: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Add Tzatziki: While the chicken and rice are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, diced cucumbers, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
8. Uncover and Cook: After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
9. Rest: Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Serve with Tzatziki: Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the chicken and rice before serving, and garnish with chopped parsley.

By following these easy steps, you’ll create a mouthwatering dish that everyone will love.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Fat: 8g
  • Protein: 35g