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Easy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice – One-Pan Greek Dinner

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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice is a simple, flavorful one-dish meal featuring tender chicken, seasoned rice, and a fresh tzatziki garnish for bright Mediterranean flavors.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 large English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine rinsed rice, chicken broth, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread chicken cubes evenly over rice mixture.
  4. Seal the dish tightly with foil and bake 40–45 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and rice absorbs liquid.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki by whisking Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl.
  6. Remove baking dish from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork.
  7. Top with tzatziki, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives before serving.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520