Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner option that’s sure to impress? This Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake is your answer! With tender chicken marinated in fresh herbs, fluffy rice, and zesty tzatziki sauce, this one-pan wonder brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table without the fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish can be prepped in advance and baked to perfection, leaving you with more time to relax and enjoy your meal. Serve it alongside warm pita bread and fresh herbs for a wholesome dining experience everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 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
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Tzatziki sauce (for serving)
- Pita bread
- Fresh herbs (dill, basil, parsley, or chives)
- Fresh lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In the baking dish, combine diced chicken with lemon juice, olive oil, and spices. Mix well and let marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Add uncooked rice, grated zucchini, and chicken broth to the marinated chicken. Stir until combined.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 40 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving topped with tzatziki sauce, fresh herbs, and lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg