Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake
A comforting and easy dish featuring succulent chicken and creamy tzatziki, baked over a bed of fluffy rice.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice Use any variety of cooked rice
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken Can use leftover chicken
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce Store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded cheese Mozzarella or cheddar works well
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber Fresh for crunch and flavor
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill Can substitute with parsley or cilantro
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook rice according to package instructions and ensure chicken is diced.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice and diced chicken. Stir well to ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Pour in the tzatziki sauce into the rice and chicken mixture. Mix thoroughly until well coated.
- Gently fold in the diced cucumber and chopped dill.
- Season with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Spread the rice mixture evenly in a baking dish, pressing down lightly.
- Top the mixture with shredded cheese.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the oven covered with foil to prevent burning.