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Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice

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A one-dish meal combining tender baked chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 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 fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup diced cucumber substitute

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  3. Spread the rinsed rice evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Pour the chicken broth over the rice and stir briefly.
  5. Pat the chicken breasts dry, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
  6. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the rice and drizzle with olive oil.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, checking for tenderness and internal temperature of 165°F.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
  10. While resting, mix tzatziki ingredients in a bowl: yogurt, garlic, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  11. Spoon tzatziki over chicken and rice or serve on the side.

Notes

If using brown rice, see the FAQs for liquid and time adjustments. For a lighter sauce, thin the yogurt with a splash of broth or milk.

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Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/dump-and-bake-chicken-tzatziki-rice/