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Dump And Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice

Dump And Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice

Delicious Dump And Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice combines tender chicken, creamy tzatziki, and rice, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Tzatziki Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup grated cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons dill
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Substitutes
  • 1 cup cucumber substitute (diced zucchini or bell pepper)

Equipment

  • baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a baking dish, spread uncooked rice evenly.
  3. Place chicken on rice and pour chicken broth over it.
  4. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
  5. Cover dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, spread tzatziki sauce over chicken, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Let rest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different herbs or substitutes for the chicken if desired.

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