Description
This Chicken Tzatziki Casserole is a delightful, one-pan meal that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your dinner table. Combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables like zucchini and tomatoes, this dish is seasoned with aromatic spices that elevate its taste. The casserole is topped with creamy feta cheese, tangy tzatziki sauce, and zesty pickled onions, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dump-and-bake recipe allows you to enjoy a wholesome meal without the hassle of extensive prep or cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs diced chicken breast
- 1 large zucchini
- ½ yellow onion
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1.5 cups basmati or long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
- Pickled red onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, seasoning salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.
- Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a heat-safe bowl; microwave until dissolved. Add sliced red onions and refrigerate.
- In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, layer the diced chicken and sprinkle with half the spice mix and Greek seasoning. Add rice, zucchini, and tomatoes.
- Whisk chicken stock with remaining spices; pour over the casserole. Top with feta cheese and lemon wedges.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff casserole before serving; top with extra feta, pickled onions, parsley, tzatziki sauce, and serve warm with pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 417
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg