Description
Discover the joy of a quick and wholesome meal with this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki and Rice recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pan dish combines tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and fluffy rice for a Mediterranean flavor explosion that your family will adore. With minimal prep time, simply toss the ingredients together, let the oven work its magic, and enjoy a delicious, satisfying dinner with fresh tzatziki sauce and vibrant herbs. This customizable recipe allows you to incorporate your favorite vegetables or adjust seasonings to suit your taste. It’s an effortless way to bring healthy eating into your weekly meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs (diced)
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 medium zucchini (coarsely grated)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Fresh herbs (for serving)
- Tzatziki sauce (for serving)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- In the dish, combine chicken pieces with lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, seasoned salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, turmeric, and cayenne. Let marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked rice, grated zucchini, and chicken broth.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45-60 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork before serving. Add tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 67mg