Description
Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice brings Greek-style comfort straight to your dinner table in one simple pan. Creamy yogurt sauce, tender chicken, and fluffy rice blend together for a fast weeknight meal that feels like a Mediterranean vacation.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
Starches:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crank the oven to a precise 375°F (190°C) and prep a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light spray of nonstick cooking spray.
- Scatter 1 cup of long-grain white rice across the bottom of the dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Carefully pour 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth over the rice, making sure the grains are completely submerged.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp of dried oregano, plus a generous pinch of salt and pepper directly onto 4 chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total).
- Gently nestle the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the rice, creating a single layer.
- Drizzle 1 cup of tzatziki sauce evenly across the chicken breasts, coating each piece generously.
- Squeeze 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice over the entire dish for a bright, zesty finish.
- Tightly seal the baking dish with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to trap moisture.
- Slide the covered dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and return the dish to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken turns a beautiful golden brown.
Notes
- For juiciest chicken, select boneless, skinless breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking.
- Brown rice works perfectly, but white rice will cook faster, so reduce liquid by 1/4 cup.
- Fresh tzatziki provides the best flavor, but store-bought sauce saves time when you’re in a hurry.
- Let the dish rest 5-10 minutes after baking to allow chicken to absorb juices and rice to settle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg