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Colorful plated chicken tzatziki with a scoop of fluffy rice, garnished with fresh herbs and sliced cucumber, showcasing a creamy sauce, vibrant green dip, and golden-brown chicken pieces on a rustic wooden table

Easy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Fluffy Rice

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A simple and savory baked chicken dish topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, served with fluffy rice and fresh herbs for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. In a baking dish, place chicken breasts and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, cook rice in chicken broth according to package instructions.
  6. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon juice to prepare tzatziki sauce.
  7. Serve baked chicken topped with tzatziki sauce alongside fluffy rice and fresh herbs.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate chicken with some of the tzatziki before baking.
  • Ensure cucumber is well drained to prevent sauce from becoming too watery.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Bake and stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg