Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A simple and delicious Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice recipe that combines tender chicken, zesty tzatziki sauce, and fluffy rice for a perfect comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the chicken thighs, cooked rice, tzatziki sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and mix well.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is heated through.
- Serve hot with additional tzatziki sauce if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be served with fresh cucumber slices for an extra crunch.
- For a twist, use quinoa instead of rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake, Chicken Tzatziki, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe