Description
Creamy Chicken Tzatziki Rice is a Greek-inspired one-dish dinner featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a tangy yogurt-cucumber sauce.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup grated cucumber (squeeze out excess water)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried dill (or 2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In the dish, mix uncooked rice, broth, olive oil, garlic, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange chicken pieces evenly over the rice.
4. In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, cucumber, and lemon juice. Pour over the chicken and rice.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes.
6. Remove foil, sprinkle feta, and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes.
7. Garnish with parsley or cilantro. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier meat.
Add spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken tzatziki rice, Greek chicken and rice, healthy chicken casserole