Description
This Chicken Tzatziki Casserole is a delightful one-pan meal that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. With tender chicken, zesty lemon, and creamy tzatziki sauce, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, simply combine fresh ingredients in a 9×13-inch dish and let the oven do the work. The addition of pickled red onions adds a tangy crunch that perfectly complements the savory casserole. This dish not only satisfies your cravings but also fits well into a healthy lifestyle with lean protein and vegetables. Treat your family to this flavorful, comforting meal that will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs diced chicken breast
- 1 large zucchini, grated
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1½ cups basmati rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
- Pickled red onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, seasoning salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.
- Prepare pickled red onions by combining vinegar, sugar, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until sugar dissolves; add sliced onions.
- In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, layer diced chicken and sprinkle half of the seasoning mix and Greek seasoning.
- Spread uncooked rice over the chicken; add zucchini and tomatoes.
- In another bowl, whisk together chicken stock with remaining seasonings; pour over casserole.
- Bake covered for 40 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Top with feta cheese and serve warm with tzatziki sauce and pickled onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg