Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh dill or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: dice chicken, chop onion, and mince garlic.
- In an oven-safe skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent, then add garlic.
- Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and oregano; cook until golden brown.
- Stir in rice, pour in broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Incorporate tomatoes and bell pepper, cover, and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and salt.
- After cooking, mix half the tzatziki into the bake and top with remaining tzatziki.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let cool slightly, garnish, and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to customize vegetables based on preference.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the bake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Tzatziki, Rice Bake, Mediterranean, Easy Dinner