Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki and Rice Recipe
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki and Rice recipe is a simple and flavorful one-dish meal that requires minimal prep and clean-up. Tender chicken, fragrant herbs, and fluffy rice come together in a delicious casserole baked to perfection.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken 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
For the Rice:
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 1 ½ cups grated)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Grease the Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Marinate the Chicken: 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 it sit for 30 minutes.
- Add Rice and Zucchini: Add the uncooked rice, grated zucchini, and chicken broth to the pan with the chicken. Stir to combine.
- Bake: Cover tightly and bake for 40 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. If needed, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until done.
- Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve topped with tzatziki, fresh herbs, and lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice, One-Dish Chicken and Rice, Easy Chicken Casserole