Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious and easy dump-and-bake casserole that features juicy chicken and a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cooked rice, tzatziki sauce, diced cucumbers, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and onion powder.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and baked later.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake, Chicken, Tzatziki, Casserole, Comfort Food