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Dump-and-bake chicken tzatziki served with rice on a plate.

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice

A comforting and easy dump-and-bake recipe featuring chicken breasts, rice, and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1.5-2 cups tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil Use good quality for best flavor.
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Mediterranean spices (dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder)
  • Fresh vegetables (optional: diced tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced red onion) Add around the chicken if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large baking dish, combine uncooked rice, chicken broth, and olive oil.
  3. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Mediterranean spices, then place them on top of the rice mixture.
  4. Pour tzatziki sauce over the chicken.
  5. Add any fresh vegetables around the chicken if desired.
Cooking
  1. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
  2. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the chicken to brown.
Serving
  1. Serve warm and enjoy your meal.

Notes

This dish is forgiving; don't skimp on the liquid if using brown rice. Cover for steaming and remove foil at the end to brown the chicken.