Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
– 1 ½ cups chicken broth
– 1 cucumber, grated
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 lemon, juiced
– 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon onion powder
– ½ teaspoon oregano
– Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is simple when you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and start by grating the cucumber.
3. Make Tzatziki Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
4. Prepare Chicken: In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and oregano.
5. Add Rice and Broth: Sprinkle the uncooked basmati rice over the chicken. Carefully pour the chicken broth over the rice, ensuring all the rice is submerged.
6. Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
7. Uncover and Continue Baking: After 30 minutes, remove the foil. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
8. Rest: Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Serve with Tzatziki: To serve, spoon the tzatziki sauce over the chicken and rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Following these simple instructions will guide you to creating this beautiful dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 36g