Description
A simple and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and refreshing tzatziki, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce, for serving
- Fresh parsley and sliced cucumber, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried dill, salt, and pepper in the baking dish. Stir well.
- Add the chicken pieces evenly over the rice mixture, pressing them gently into the liquid.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Rest for 5 minutes after baking, then fluff the rice with a fork and mix the chicken throughout.
- Serve topped with tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh parsley, cucumber, or lemon wedges.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider including roasted vegetables or swapping out herbs for personal preferences. Adjust cooking times based on rice variety used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, tzatziki, Mediterranean, easy dinner recipes