Description
Chicken Tzatziki Casserole is a flavorful and convenient dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your home. This easy dump-and-bake recipe combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices with a creamy tzatziki twist. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this one-pan wonder minimizes prep time and maximizes taste, ensuring everyone at the table will enjoy it. With customizable ingredients and a delightful topping of pickled red onions and feta, this casserole will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs diced chicken breast
- 1 large zucchini
- ½ yellow onion
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1½ cups basmati rice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, seasoning salt, turmeric, and cayenne.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt; microwave until dissolved. Add sliced red onions and refrigerate.
- In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, layer diced chicken seasoned with half the spice mixture. Add rice, zucchini, and tomatoes on top.
- Whisk together chicken stock with remaining spices; pour over the casserole.
- Sprinkle feta on top and add lemon wedges.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg