Description
This Easy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki and Rice recipe combines tender baked chicken breasts topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, served over flavorful rice cooked in chicken broth. It’s a simple one-dish meal baked to perfection in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or satisfying family dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Tzatziki
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Rice
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking your dish evenly.
- Combine rice and broth: In a baking dish, mix the long-grain rice with the chicken broth to create a flavorful base that will absorb the liquid as it cooks.
- Arrange chicken: Place the four boneless chicken breasts evenly on top of the rice mixture in the baking dish.
- Add tzatziki sauce: Spread 1 cup of creamy tzatziki sauce evenly over each chicken breast to infuse them with flavor and moisture.
- Season and drizzle: Drizzle the chicken and tzatziki with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Then sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the top to season.
- Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the broth and the chicken to cook through.
- Uncover and continue baking: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to let the chicken brown slightly and the tzatziki set.
- Cool before serving: Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes after baking to let the flavors settle before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh tzatziki or a good quality store-bought sauce.
- Make sure to cover tightly with foil to prevent the rice from drying out.
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- If you want a crispier top, broil uncovered for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- This dish pairs well with a side Greek salad or steamed vegetables.
