Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole
Experience effortless cooking with this delicious Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole. Perfect for busy nights—try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced thinly for garnish, optional)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley or dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine rice, chicken broth, chicken pieces, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and paprika. Stir well.
- Pour tzatziki sauce over the mixture and fold gently until everything is coated.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Remove foil during the last few minutes for a golden top. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg