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Dump-And-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice

This one-pan Dump-And-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice is an easy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, all baked together for a hassle-free meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Preparing the Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large baking dish, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture, making sure they are evenly spaced.
Baking the Dish
  1. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
Adding the Topping
  1. Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Top the chicken with tzatziki sauce, diced cucumber, chopped dill, and crumbled feta cheese.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in tzatziki sauce for a few hours before baking. You can also add cherry tomatoes or olives as additional toppings if desired.

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