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Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole

Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole for Busy Nights

The Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole is a weeknight lifesaver, combining creamy tzatziki, tender chicken, and fluffy rice into one budget-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 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
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken Can be substituted with cooked turkey.
  • 1 cup White Rice (uncooked)
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Opt for low-sodium for a healthier choice.
  • 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
  • 1 medium Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives (pitted and sliced)
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled) Melts into a tangy finish when baked.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) For garnishing.

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Spread the uncooked white rice evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  4. Pour the chicken broth over the rice, ensuring it is completely submerged.
  5. Distribute the cooked chicken evenly over the rice layer.
  6. Scatter the diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, halved grape tomatoes, and sliced Kalamata olives atop the chicken.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix the tzatziki sauce, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
  8. Evenly spread the tzatziki mixture over the layered ingredients in the dish.
  9. Generously sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the casserole.
  10. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  11. After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the feta is golden and the casserole is bubbling.
  12. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is versatile; feel free to substitute ingredients as desired.

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