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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole

A quick and easy one-dish meal featuring chicken, rice, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice or brown rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 1 medium cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
Topping
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, rice, chicken broth, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spread the tzatziki sauce over the chicken and rice mixture in the baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
  3. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.

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