Description
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole is a quick and easy dinner recipe combining shredded chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, cooked rice, fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese, baked to bubbly perfection. It’s a flavorful, Greek-inspired one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, tzatziki sauce, cooked rice, diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese thoroughly.
- Season and dress: Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer to baking dish: Grease your baking dish, then transfer the combined mixture into it, spreading evenly for uniform cooking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving to let flavors meld and avoid burning.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save prep time.
- Tzatziki adds a refreshing tang, but you can substitute with Greek yogurt mixed with cucumber and garlic if desired.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice.
- Feel free to add herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.
