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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole

Easy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole for Dinner Bliss

Experience the comforting flavors of Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 cup Uncooked White Rice This forms the base of your casserole.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Infuses moisture and enhances flavor.
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Use leftover or rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Adds a refreshing crunch; substitute with zucchini if desired.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Provides balance of sweetness and sharpness.
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Offers a burst of juicy sweetness.
  • ½ cup Kalamata Olives Contributes a salty, briny flavor.
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce Delivers creaminess and tang.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Intensifies flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Adds warm, earthy aroma.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasonings.
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese A tangy, salty topping.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Garnish for a pop of color.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread uncooked white rice evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the rice, ensuring the grains are fully submerged.
  4. Layer the cooked chicken pieces over the rice and broth mixture.
  5. Distribute the chopped cucumbers, sliced red onion, grape tomatoes, and Kalamata olives evenly over the chicken.
  6. Mix the tzatziki sauce with garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt and pepper in a separate bowl, then spread it evenly over the layers in the baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese generously over the top of the casserole.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the feta cheese is golden.
  10. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is easy to prepare ahead of time and is versatile with ingredient substitutions.

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