Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice is a quick and delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy tzatziki sauce—all baked in one pan. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. With its vibrant flavors and customizable ingredients, it’s bound to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the rice with chicken broth and pour it evenly over the chicken.
- In another bowl, combine tzatziki sauce, lemon juice, and dill; spoon it over the chicken.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice and serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg