Description
A simple and flavorful dump-and-bake chicken dish layered with rice and topped with homemade tzatziki sauce, perfect for a wholesome and easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Rice
- 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 1.5 cups Rice (white or brown)
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Base: Spread the rice evenly in the casserole dish. Place the chicken breasts or thighs on top of the rice, then season everything with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make Tzatziki Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Layer and Cover: Spoon the prepared tzatziki sauce evenly over the chicken. Pour the chicken broth gently over the entire dish, then cover the casserole dish tightly with foil.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let it rest briefly, then serve warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Using brown rice instead of white rice increases fiber content and adds a nuttier flavor.
- For added vegetables and nutrition, mix in diced zucchini before baking.
- Make sure to cover the dish tightly with foil to retain moisture during baking.
- Chicken broth can be substituted with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and dill in the tzatziki sauce to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
