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Healthy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice

Healthy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice in 15 Minutes


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  • Author: flavorcheap_firstpin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A simple, healthy one-pan meal with chicken, rice, and tzatziki flavors.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. Combine rice and chicken broth in baking dish
  3. Place chicken breasts on top of rice
  4. Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, salt, pepper and lemon juice
  5. Spread tzatziki mixture over chicken
  6. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes
  7. Remove foil and bake 15 more minutes
  8. Let rest 5 minutes before serving

Notes

  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for creamier sauce
  • Can substitute brown rice – increase liquid and cooking time
  • Squeeze excess water from grated cucumber
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean