Description
This effortless one-pan dish combines tender chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fluffy rice for a flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Simply dump the ingredients into a baking dish, let the oven do the work, and enjoy a delicious dinner with minimal cleanup. Ideal for serving family and friends alike, this recipe offers both taste and convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the uncooked rice with the chicken broth and spread it evenly across the bottom.
- Layer the sliced chicken breasts on top of the rice.
- Pour the tzatziki sauce over the chicken and rice, ensuring even coverage.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, then add minced garlic, oregano, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to achieve a golden finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg