Tzatziki Chicken Rice Bake

Enjoy a delicious Tzatziki Chicken Rice Bake that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 55

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: bake, chicken, easy dinner, rice, Tzatziki Chicken Rice Bake, tzatziki sauce

Servings: servings

Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

Baking dish
Medium pot
mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
2 tablespoons Olive oil for drizzling

For the Rice

1 cup Long-grain rice

For the Tzatziki Sauce

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 medium Cucumber grated
2 tablespoons Lemon juice fresh-squeezed
1 tablespoon Dried dill
2 cloves Garlic minced
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Instructions

How to Make Tzatziki Chicken Rice Bake

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Drizzle with olive oil.
Cook the rice in a medium pot according to package instructions and fluff with a fork once cooked.
Mix together the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
Layer the cooked rice evenly in the prepared baking dish. Place the seasoned chicken on top and drench with half of the tzatziki sauce.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Optional: Drizzle the remaining tzatziki sauce on top before serving.

Notes

Ensure to shred the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture for the tzatziki sauce to prevent it from becoming watery. Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

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