Description
This Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole is the ultimate weeknight dinner—creamy, comforting, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Made with juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and a tangy tzatziki sauce, it’s a one-dish wonder that goes from oven to table with minimal effort and maximum taste
Ingredients
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup chopped fresh parsley or dill (for garnish)
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare Base: Spread uncooked rice evenly in the dish. Pour in chicken broth to fully submerge the rice.
Add Chicken: Layer chicken pieces over rice. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and paprika.
Add Tzatziki: Spoon tzatziki sauce over the chicken and gently spread to coat.
Bake Covered: Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
Optional Uncovering: If excess liquid remains, uncover and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes.
Garnish and Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes. Top with feta, parsley or dill, and cucumber slices before serving.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if desired—just trim excess fat.
For extra flavor, mix some lemon zest into the tzatziki before baking.
Leftovers? Reheat with a splash of broth or water to keep the rice moist.
Use homemade tzatziki if you prefer a more personalized touch!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg