Description
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole is a quick and easy dinner option that combines shredded chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, cooked rice, fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. Baked to perfection, it makes a flavorful and hearty Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Seasoning and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the shredded cooked chicken, tzatziki sauce, cooked rice, diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese until well combined.
- Season and Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish and spread the chicken mixture evenly inside it to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and begins to bubble.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and to prevent burns.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or any leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped red onion or bell peppers to the mixture before baking.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure your tzatziki sauce and any other packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
