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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice

A delicious and easy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice recipe perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 384 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasonings

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs diced into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt such as Lawry’s brand
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Rice and Vegetables

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 medium zucchini coarsely grated (about 1 ½ cups grated)
  • 2 cups chicken broth

For Serving

  • tzatziki sauce
  • pita bread
  • chopped fresh herbs (dill, basil, parsley, or chives)
  • fresh lemon

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In the prepared dish, toss chicken with lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, seasoned salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, turmeric, and cayenne. Let the chicken sit and marinate in the herbs and spices at room temperature for 30 minutes while you preheat the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°F).
  • Add uncooked rice, zucchini, and chicken broth to the pan with the chicken. Stir to combine. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes for metal pans or about 50-60 minutes for glass or ceramic pans, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Use a fork to stir and fluff the rice. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve the chicken and rice topped with tzatziki, fresh herbs, and lemon.

Notes

Use uncooked long grain white rice. Do not substitute with brown rice, wild rice, or instant rice — all of which require different amounts of liquid and cooking times. Be careful not to overcook the casserole, or the rice will become mushy and gummy. Fluff the rice with a fork. Do not stir with a big spoon, which can compact the grains and yield a dense texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dishCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 29gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1012mgPotassium: 670mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 504IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bake, chicken, Dinner, easy recipe, rice, tzatziki
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