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Chicken Tzatziki Casserole

Mouthwatering Chicken Tzatziki Casserole for Easy Family Dinners

Delight your family with this Chicken Tzatziki Casserole, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that's easy to prepare and full of vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • 1 cup Greek-style tzatziki sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt & pepper
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread uncooked white rice evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Pour chicken broth over the rice, ensuring it is submerged.
  4. Layer the cooked chicken on top of the rice evenly.
  5. Scatter diced cucumber, chopped red onion, halved grape tomatoes, and Kalamata olives on top.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine Greek-style tzatziki sauce with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  7. Spread the tzatziki mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
  8. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the casserole.
  9. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
  11. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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