Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice: Easy Weeknight Delight
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice is the perfect easy weeknight recipe for busy families looking for a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the rice, chicken broth, tzatziki sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, add cherry tomatoes and feta cheese, and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 54 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: dump and bake chicken, chicken tzatziki, easy weeknight dinner