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Chicken Tzatziki Casserole

Chicken Tzatziki Casserole: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Chicken Tzatziki Casserole is a flavorful, one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, making it a must-try comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded or diced
  • 1 cup Uncooked White Rice Carbohydrate base
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Infuses flavor
  • 1 cup Cucumber Chopped
  • 1 medium Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup Greek-Style Tzatziki Sauce Creamy and tangy
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder For flavor
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Adds aroma
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled, for topping
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the uncooked white rice evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. Pour chicken broth over the rice, ensuring it fully submerges the grains.
  4. Distribute your cooked chicken evenly over the rice layer.
  5. Scatter chopped cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, and Kalamata olives across the chicken layer.
  6. Mix Greek-style tzatziki sauce with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread this mixture over the layered ingredients.
  7. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the tzatziki sauce.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
  10. Let it cool for a few minutes and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid using instant rice. Adjust cooking time if using raw chicken. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

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