Description
Dinner just got easier! This no-fuss Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki transforms simple ingredients into Mediterranean magic while you kick back and relax. Your new weeknight hero has arrived.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1½ cups (300g) long-grain white rice, unrinsed
- 2 cups (475ml) chicken broth, low sodium preferred
- 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt, full-fat
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- ¼ cup (15g) fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together chicken broth, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, grated cucumber, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in uncooked rice until well coated, then fold in chicken pieces.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then sprinkle with feta cheese and additional dill before serving.