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Dump And Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting and flavorful dish with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Long Grain White Rice
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 cup Grated Cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons Dill (Fresh preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Cucumber Substitute (Diced zucchini or bell pepper)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  3. In a baking dish, combine rinsed rice and chicken broth. Mix in half of the salt and black pepper.
  4. Arrange chicken breasts on top, drizzling with olive oil and sprinkling with remaining salt and pepper.
  5. <li cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

  6. Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, minced garlic, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, oregano, and paprika in a bowl.
  7. Once chicken is done, let it rest, then serve with tzatziki on top of the rice.

Notes

You can make the tzatziki a day ahead for deeper flavors. Adjust cooking times if using brown rice instead of white.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg