Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (Cut into bite-size pieces)
• 1 cup long-grain white rice (Uncooked; rinse before using)
• 2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (Used as the base for the tzatziki sauce)
• 0.5 cup cucumber (Finely grated and squeezed dry)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (Plus grated zest if desired)
• 2 cloves garlic (Minced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (Divided between the chicken and tzatziki)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried dill
• salt (To taste)
• black pepper (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or another deep, oven-safe casserole dish.

2. 2

   Add the rinsed rice and chicken broth to the baking dish. Stir briefly so the rice is evenly distributed across the bottom.

3. 3

   Add the bite-size chicken pieces over the rice. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season with oregano, dill, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the broth and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

5. 5

   Remove the foil and let the chicken and rice stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.

6. 6

   While the casserole bakes, make the tzatziki. Stir together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. The sauce should be creamy, bright, and lightly garlicky.

7. 7

   Spoon the tzatziki over the warm chicken and rice, or serve it alongside. Divide into four portions for serving or meal prep.

Notes

The supplied page is a roundup and does not provide the full ingredient list or method for this dish. Quantities and instructions are therefore reconstructed from the item description and its stated per-serving nutrition: 520 calories, 48.2 g protein, 40.6 g carbohydrates, and 17.9 g fat. Refrigerate portions for up to 3–4 days; reheat thoroughly and add tzatziki after reheating.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• lunch
• meal prep
• high-protein
• gluten-free
• one-pan
• baked
• Mediterranean