Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 40 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

500g boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced into bite-size pieces

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 1½ cups)

2 cups chicken broth

Juice one lemon

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

I add cherry toms & feta

Tzatziki sauce

Pita bread

Fresh herbs (dill, basil, parsley, or chives)

Fresh lemon

Directions

Prepare Baking Dish

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Marinate Chicken

In the prepared dish, combine chicken with lemon juice, olive oil, and all herbs and spices. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes while preheating oven to 375°F.

Combine Ingredients

Add the uncooked rice, grated zucchini, and chicken broth to the pan with the marinated chicken. Stir everything together well.

Bake

Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed. If needed, bake 5-10 minutes longer.

Final Steps

Fluff the rice with a fork, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve topped with tzatziki sauce, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition

• Calories: 384