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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole

A quick and easy one-dish meal featuring tender chicken, rice, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Rice
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken and Rice
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
Bake and Serve
  1. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  3. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Top with tzatziki sauce, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.

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