Description
A simple and flavorful one-dish meal featuring tender baked chicken breast and long-grain rice infused with garlic and onion powders, topped with creamy tzatziki sauce and fresh dill. This dump-and-bake recipe is perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner with minimal prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Dairy
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Grains & Liquids
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the chicken and rice evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large baking dish, add the diced chicken, long-grain rice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix these ingredients together to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Add Broth: Pour 2 cups of chicken broth over the mixture in the baking dish, then stir gently to combine, ensuring the rice is submerged and flavors begin to meld.
- Initial Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to lock in moisture, and bake for 25 minutes to cook the rice and chicken through.
- Add Tzatziki: Carefully remove the foil, then dollop and gently stir in 1 cup of tzatziki sauce over the chicken and rice mixture for creamy flavor infusion.
- Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the tzatziki to warm up and slightly thicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle fresh dill over the top for a bright, herbaceous finish, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using diced chicken breast ensures quicker, even cooking in the bake.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preference and dietary needs.
- Tzatziki adds creaminess and a cool contrast; homemade or store-bought both work well.
- Covering with foil during the initial bake traps steam to cook the rice thoroughly.
- Fresh dill can be substituted with fresh parsley if unavailable.
- For extra texture, add chopped cucumbers or tomatoes as a side.
