Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice: Easy Weeknight Delight
A simple and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights, featuring chicken, rice, and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine rice, chicken broth, and spices.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
- Spread tzatziki sauce over the chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in advance and baked later.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg