Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice: Easy Comfort in One Dish
A delicious and easy recipe for Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice, perfect for busy weeknights and minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the rice, garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken broth.
- Lay the chicken thighs on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, add the tzatziki sauce and cucumber, and bake for another 15 minutes uncovered.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in tzatziki sauce prior to cooking.
- This dish can also be made with other proteins like shrimp or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg