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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole for Effortless Mediterranean Comfort

This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty tzatziki for quick Mediterranean comfort.
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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
  • 4 cups Cooked Chicken Substitute with raw chicken; adjust cook time by adding 15-20 minutes.
  • 1 cup Uncooked White Rice
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 small Red Onion Chopped.
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted and halved.
  • 1 cup Greek-Style Tzatziki Sauce Substitute with Greek yogurt mixed with cucumber, dill, and lemon juice if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled.
  • 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 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 all grains are submerged.
  4. Evenly distribute the cooked chicken on top of the rice layer.
  5. Sprinkle diced cucumber, chopped red onion, halved grape tomatoes, and Kalamata olives over the chicken.
  6. Combine tzatziki sauce with garlic powder and oregano, then spread over the chicken and veggies.
  7. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top of the casserole.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly 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 sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure rice is fully submerged in broth for even cooking. Allow casserole to cool completely before storing.

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