Description
A simple one-pan meal featuring juicy baked chicken, fluffy rice, and cool, tangy tzatziki, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- Spread the rice in the dish and pour the chicken broth over it. Place chicken on top and cover with tzatziki sauce. Scatter tomatoes and cucumber around.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30–35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Fluff rice and garnish with dill.
Notes
For a crispier top, remove foil for the last 5-8 minutes of baking. Use low-sodium broth for less sodium.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 70mg