Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki and Rice: Easy Family Dinner Delight
A simple and delicious family dinner recipe featuring tender chicken, flavorful tzatziki sauce, and fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, spread the cooked rice evenly.
- Place the chicken breast on top of the rice.
- Spread the tzatziki sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes for a golden top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning levels to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg