Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice Recipe

Looking for a quick and delicious meal? Try this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice! This easy recipe combines tender chicken, fragrant basmati rice, and a creamy tzatziki sauce for a nutritious, flavorful dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights. With simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, cucumber, and fresh herbs, it’s packed with protein and essential nutrients. Enjoy a healthy meal without the hassle! #DumpAndBake #HealthyRecipes #GreekCuisine #ChickenTzatziki #MealPrep #QuickDinner

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 medium cucumber, grated and drained

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried dill

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 ½ cups chicken broth

1 cup uncooked basmati rice

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dried dill, salt, and black pepper to make the tzatziki sauce. Reserve a half cup of this mixture for serving later.

In a baking dish, add the uncooked basmati rice evenly at the bottom. Pour the chicken broth over the rice.

Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice. Top each chicken breast generously with the tzatziki sauce mixture.

Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken and rice in the baking dish.

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.

Remove the foil and let it bake for an additional 5 minutes for a slight golden color on top.

Once done, remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve the chicken and rice with the reserved tzatziki sauce on the side and garnish with fresh parsley.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 50 minutes | Serves 4