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Effortless Greek Delight: Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice

Learn how to make delicious Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Here’s what you’ll need to bring this delicious dish to life:

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • Juice of 1 lemon

If you need substitutions, swap brown rice for white for a heartier texture or use Greek yogurt mixed with herbs as a tzatziki alternative. A mom’s gotta do what a mom’s gotta do!

Instructions

Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to bring this dish to your table:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. In the baking dish, combine the rice and chicken broth, stirring gently to distribute the rice evenly.
  3. Layer the chicken pieces over the rice, ensuring they are evenly spread out.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the tzatziki sauce, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the tzatziki mixture over the chicken and rice, spreading it out with the back of a spoon to cover the chicken.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the top to brown slightly.
  8. Once out of the oven, sprinkle the diced cucumber, fresh dill, and lemon juice over the top before serving.

My dad always taught me that cooking is about feeling, not just following. So, feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste!

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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