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Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice

This one-dish meal combines tender chicken, creamy tzatziki, and fluffy rice for a delightful flavor explosion that's easy to prepare and budget-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Long Grain White Rice
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For seasoning the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Cucumber Substitute (Diced zucchini or bell pepper) Use whichever you prefer
Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 cup Grated Cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons Dill
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large baking dish, combine the rice and chicken broth.
  3. Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then place it on top of the rice mixture.
  4. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Making Tzatziki Sauce
  1. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, oregano, and paprika to create your tzatziki sauce.
Final Steps
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, add your chosen cucumbers, then drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.

Notes

Let it rest for a few minutes after baking to help the flavors mingle nicely. Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables for the cucumber substitute, like zucchini or bell pepper. Consider adding fresh dill or parsley for extra flavor depth. A squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving can provide an extra zing!