Easy Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice
A simple yet flavorful one-dish meal of chicken, rice, and tzatziki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing the baking dish
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil.
- Place the rice evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the rice.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the rice, ensuring they sit in the broth mixture.
- Spread the tzatziki sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, covering them fully.
- Scatter the cherry tomatoes and chopped spinach around the chicken in the dish.
Cooking
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove the foil and check the chicken's internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C). If the chicken needs more time, bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Once fully cooked, garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
You can customize the recipe with various vegetables, spices, or types of rice. Consider marinating the chicken in tzatziki sauce for added flavor.