Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice recipe combines succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce for an effortless weeknight dinner. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this dish is perfect for busy evenings or impressing guests. Just mix, bake, and enjoy a delightful meal that elevates your dining experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 medium cucumber (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In the prepared dish, combine uncooked rice, water or broth, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture, spacing them evenly.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil until smooth.
- Spoon tzatziki sauce generously over each chicken breast.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove foil during the last 10 minutes for crispy edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate chicken in tzatziki sauce for a few hours before baking. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variations. Add bell peppers or other veggies for extra crunch.