Description
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole is a simple and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for busy weeknights. It combines juicy chicken with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, all baked in one dish for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 ½ cups cooked rice or quinoa (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Spread the tzatziki mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes and feta cheese on top.
- If using, add cooked rice or quinoa around the chicken.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the top is golden.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh ingredients.
- Allowing the casserole to rest after baking helps the flavors meld.
- This dish is great for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: N/A