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Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake

Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake
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Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake is a delightful one-pan meal that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your dinner table. This recipe combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy tzatziki sauce for a comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its vibrant spices and nutritious ingredients like zucchini and fresh herbs, this bake is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor. Simply marinate the chicken, mix in the rice and vegetables, bake it all together, and you’ll have a delicious dinner ready in no time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 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
  • Tzatziki sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In the dish, combine diced chicken with lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, seasoned salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Let marinate for about 30 minutes.
  3. Add uncooked rice, grated zucchini, and chicken broth to the marinated chicken. Stir well.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for about 40 minutes until rice is tender.
  5. Fluff the rice before serving and top with tzatziki sauce and fresh herbs.

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