Delicious Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake for Easy Weeknight Dinners

This Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake is a flavorful and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Rice Base

2 cups Cooked Rice or quinoa or cauliflower rice for a gluten-free option

For the Chicken Mix

2 cups Diced Cooked Chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience
1 cup Tzatziki Sauce store-bought or homemade

For the Veggies

1 cup Diced Cucumber
2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill

For the Topping

1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar or mozzarella

For Seasoning

to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Baking Dish
Mixing Bowl

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice with the diced chicken.
Add the tzatziki sauce and stir until well-coated.
Fold in the diced cucumber and chopped dill, then season with salt and pepper.
Spread the mixture evenly into a baking dish.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For freezing, wrap tightly and freeze in portions.

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