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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole for Easy Comfort

A delightful Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole that's a celebration of comfort and flavor, ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts Chicken Breast skinless
For the Base
  • 1 cup Rice/Orzo white or brown rice
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano dried or fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Cucumbers sliced

Equipment

  • Casserole dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large casserole dish, evenly spread a layer of rice or orzo along the bottom.
  3. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, dried oregano, and fresh lemon juice, then pour over the rice.
  4. Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice layer in a single layer.
  5. Generously spread the tzatziki sauce over the chicken.
  6. Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Drizzle a little olive oil on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for weeknight dinners, this casserole is customizable with your favorite veggies.

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