Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki: Easy Comfort with Rice Recipe
A simple and comforting dump-and-bake recipe featuring chicken, tzatziki, and rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, place the chicken thighs.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Add the uncooked rice and pour the chicken broth over the top.
- Spread tzatziki sauce evenly over the chicken and rice.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra tzatziki if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake, Chicken Tzatziki, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, One-Pan Meal