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Colorful plated chicken tzatziki rice casserole featuring golden baked chicken pieces atop fluffy rice, garnished with fresh cucumber, dill, and a drizzle of creamy tzatziki sauce. Vibrant green herbs and crisp cucumber slices contrast with the warm, golden chicken and rice, styled elegantly on a white plate with a rustic wooden background.

Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake with Fresh Flavors

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This Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice is a simple, flavorful dish that combines tender baked chicken with aromatic rice, topped with a creamy cucumber yogurt sauce. It is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with fresh herbs and Mediterranean flair.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a baking dish, combine rice, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  3. Place chicken breasts on top of rice mixture.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and chopped dill.
  6. Serve baked chicken and rice with generous dollops of tzatziki sauce and fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Feel free to add cherry tomatoes or olives for extra flavor.
  • Use jasmine or basmati rice for a different aroma.
  • Make ahead for meal prep; keep refrigerated and reheat.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 520 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg