Description
Experience the magic of effortless cooking with this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice. Tender chicken breasts are infused with the fresh flavors of tzatziki sauce, baked alongside fluffy long-grain rice, and topped with a zesty lemon kick. This dish is perfect for gatherings, allowing you to spend more time with your loved ones while still impressing their taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the rice evenly in the baking dish and pour in the chicken broth until it just covers the rice.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano, then place them on top of the rice.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over each chicken breast and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg