Description
Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice brings Greek-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table with zero complicated steps. Creamy, zesty flavors combine effortlessly in one pan, making your weeknight meal a total breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light olive oil coating.
- Pour 2 cups of chicken broth into the baking dish and add 1 cup of uncooked long grain white rice, stirring to combine evenly.
- Distribute 1 lb of diced chicken breasts across the rice surface in a uniform layer.
- Sprinkle 1½ teaspoons of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and ½ teaspoon of dried oregano over the chicken.
- Season the chicken and rice with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- In a separate bowl, blend 1 cup of tzatziki sauce with ½ cup of Greek yogurt and ¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese.
- Pour the tzatziki mixture carefully over the chicken and rice, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes at 375°F.
- Remove the foil and check that the rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked through.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of feta cheese across the top of the dish.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 7 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Garnish with optional fresh dill, lemon wedges, chopped cucumber, or cherry tomatoes.
Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safe cooking.
- Select long-grain white rice for best texture and even absorption of liquid.
- Greek-style tzatziki sauce works perfectly, but homemade versions can enhance flavor complexity.
- Swap chicken for chickpeas or tofu to create a delicious vegetarian version that keeps the Mediterranean profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg