Description
Indulge in the effortless elegance of the Chicken Tzatziki Rice Delight, a one-dish wonder that marries tender chicken, aromatic rice, and zesty tzatziki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful explosion of flavors while keeping preparation and cleanup a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a large casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- In the prepared dish, combine uncooked rice, garlic powder, dried oregano, lemon juice, chicken broth, and diced chicken breast. Mix well.
- Bake uncovered for about 40-45 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Remove from oven and gently mix in the tzatziki sauce until combined.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg