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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice

A simple and flavorful Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice recipe that's easy to prepare for any meal.
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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
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • 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
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 1 ½ cups grated)
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • 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 marinate for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Add the 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. Fluff the rice with a fork and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve topped with tzatziki, fresh herbs, and lemon.

Notes

Use boneless chicken breasts or thighs; add cayenne for heat; cover tightly for proper cooking; do not substitute with other rice varieties; prefer regular chicken broth for flavor; fluff with a fork.

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 chicken, dump-and-bake, easy recipe, one dish meal, rice, Tzatziki
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