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A colorful plate featuring fluffy baked chicken rice topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, garnished with fresh herbs, served on a rustic white plate with a side of cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, vibrant and inviting.

Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake

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This dump and bake chicken tzatziki rice is an effortless, flavorful dish combining juicy baked chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano, and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the cooked rice in a large bowl.
  5. Once chicken is cooked, shred or slice it and layer over rice.
  6. Top with tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken with turkey or plant-based protein for variety.
  • Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking, assembling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg