Dump‑and‑Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice 

This one‑dish Dump‑and‑Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice brings together juicy chicken, fragrant spices, and creamy tzatziki in a fuss‑free casserole. You toss raw chicken, rice, grated zucchini, broth, olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and warming spices into a baking dish, cover, and bake—all in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The result? A comforting, gluten‑free meal topped with garlicky yogurt sauce, fresh lemon, and bright herbs. It’s easy to prep, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings 

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
  
  

• 2 tbsp lemon juice
  
  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
  

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
  
  

• 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
  
  

• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or ¼ tsp dried)
  
  

• 1 tsp smoked paprika
  
  

• ¾ tsp seasoned salt
  
  

• ½ tsp cumin
  
  

• ½ tsp onion powder
  
  

• ½ tsp garlic powder
  
  

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  
  

• ¼ tsp turmeric
  
  

• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  
  

• 1 cup uncooked long‑grain white rice
  
  

• 1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (~1½ cups)
  
  

• 2 cups chicken broth
  
  

• For serving: tzatziki sauce, pita bread, chopped fresh herbs (dill, parsley, basil), lemon wedges 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
   
   

2. Grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
   
   

3. In the dish, combine diced chicken, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, smoked paprika, seasoned salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, turmeric, and cayenne. Stir to coat.
   
   

4. Add uncooked rice, grated zucchini, and chicken broth; stir until well combined.
   
   

5. Cover tightly with foil and bake until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
   
   

6. Remove foil, fluff rice with a fork, and bake an additional 5 minutes if needed to absorb any remaining liquid.
   
   

7. Serve warm, topped with tzatziki sauce, extra fresh herbs, pita, and lemon wedges for squeezing
   
   

Nutrients (per serving; serves 4)

• Calories: ~384 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~29 g
  
  

• Fat: ~11 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~41 g