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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole

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A quick and easy dump-and-bake casserole featuring chicken, tzatziki, and rice for a flavor-packed weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 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
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In the prepared dish, add the uncooked rice and spread it evenly across the bottom.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the rice, ensuring that the rice is submerged.
  4. Evenly distribute the cooked chicken over the rice.
  5. Scatter the diced cucumber, chopped red onion, halved grape tomatoes, and sliced Kalamata olives on top of the chicken layer.
  6. In a bowl, mix the tzatziki sauce with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  7. Spread the tzatziki sauce mixture evenly over the vegetables and chicken.
  8. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese across the top.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the feta cheese is slightly golden.
  11. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for added flavor and time savings. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.

  • Author: Chef Hanna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg