Description
A simple, one-pan dish featuring chicken, rice, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, making dinner effortless and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Cucumber Substitute (Diced zucchini or bell pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9 by 13 baking dish with a tiny swipe of oil. Toss the rice into the dish and spread it out flat.
- Pour the chicken broth over the rice and sprinkle the salt and pepper across the top. Resist the urge to stir.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub them with olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Lay the chicken directly on top of the rice.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and slide it into the oven. Bake for 35 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an extra 10 to 15 minutes until the chicken registers 165°F and the rice looks fluffy.
- While the bake does its thing, make the tzatziki by stirring together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, grated cucumber, dill, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon to your mood.
- When the chicken finishes, let it rest for five minutes, then slice or shred it right in the dish. Spoon the tzatziki over the chicken and rice or serve it on the side.
- Garnish with extra dill or a sprinkle of paprika and enjoy.
Notes
Leftovers taste great chilled or reheated the next day. For added flavor, experiment with different herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, tzatziki, casserole, easy dinner