Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice
A warm and flavorful meal featuring juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy tzatziki sauce, all baked together for a hassle-free dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cooked rice, chicken pieces, tzatziki sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This dish can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg