Description
A delightful casserole featuring layers of creamy tzatziki sauce, tender chicken, and vibrant veggies, perfect for busy weeknights and special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (Greek-style)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread uncooked white rice evenly in the baking dish. Pour chicken broth over rice.
- Layer cooked chicken over the rice, then add diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, chopped red onion, and sliced Kalamata olives.
- Mix tzatziki sauce with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, then spread over layered ingredients.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the tzatziki layer.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time, and consider mixing in sour cream or cream cheese for a creamier casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Protein: 30 g