Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole
Enjoy a hassle-free meal with this delightful casserole that combines tender chicken and fresh veggies, all smothered in creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Use leftover chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium broth for a healthier option.
- 1 cup cucumber, diced Finely chopped for better flavor distribution.
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup Greek-style tzatziki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or similar casserole dish.
- In the prepared dish, add the uncooked rice and spread it evenly across the bottom.
- Pour the chicken broth over the rice, ensuring that the rice is submerged.
- Evenly distribute the cooked chicken over the rice.
- Scatter the diced cucumber, chopped red onion, halved grape tomatoes, and sliced Kalamata olives on top of the chicken layer.
- In a bowl, mix the tzatziki sauce with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the tzatziki sauce mixture evenly over the vegetables and chicken, ensuring everything is covered.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese across the top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is heated through.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the feta cheese is slightly golden.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This casserole is perfect on its own but pairs beautifully with a side salad or crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g