Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki (Print Version)

Easy one-pan casserole combining chicken, tzatziki, rice, and herbs for fresh Mediterranean flavors.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice

→ Broth

02 - 375 ml low-sodium chicken broth

→ Proteins

03 - 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Spices

04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika

→ Sauces

08 - 240 ml tzatziki sauce

→ Garnishes

09 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced for garnish (optional)
10 - 60 g crumbled feta cheese
11 - 30 g chopped fresh parsley or dill, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C and lightly grease a 33 x 23 cm baking dish.
02 - Spread uncooked rice evenly into the prepared dish. Pour chicken broth over the rice, ensuring all grains are submerged.
03 - Distribute the chicken breast pieces evenly over the rice. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and paprika uniformly over the chicken.
04 - Spoon tzatziki sauce over the chicken, spreading it lightly to fully coat the surface.
05 - Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. If moisture remains, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
06 - Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with crumbled feta, chopped parsley or dill, and cucumber slices.
07 - Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry and fridge staples
  • One pan means less mess to clean
  • Loaded with fresh tangy tzatziki flavor
  • Ready to serve in about 50 minutes
  • Gluten free and protein packed
02 -
  • High protein from chicken and Greek yogurt
  • Excellent for meal prep and next day lunches
  • No heavy cream or canned soups required
03 -
  • Always use fresh powerful spices for maximum flavor every time
  • Do not skip letting the casserole rest so the rice sets and the flavors meld
  • Layer the tzatziki sauce evenly for perfectly moist chicken and creamy texture in every scoop

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