Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice
A flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts or thighs Cut into even pieces for uniform cooking.
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Cucumber grated
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 cup Rice Spread evenly in the casserole dish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a casserole dish.
- Spread the rice evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Add the chicken on top of the rice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice to make the tzatziki sauce.
- Spoon the tzatziki sauce over the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over everything and cover the dish with foil.
Cooking
- Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is fluffy.
Serving
- Serve hot right from the oven, preferably with a side salad or warm pita bread.
- Drizzle extra tzatziki sauce on top before serving for added flavor.
Notes
To store leftovers, let the dish cool completely, then place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving. For variations, use grilled shrimp or turkey instead of chicken, or switch to brown rice for a healthier option.
