Description
This chicken tzatziki casserole delivers a creamy Greek-inspired dinner that blends juicy chicken, tangy Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, fresh dill and garlic, all baked with rice and topped with melted feta or mozzarella. Ready in under an hour, it provides protein, comfort and bright Mediterranean flavors, making it perfect for busy weeknight family meals or meal‑prep. Easy to scale, it serves six and offers a wholesome, satisfying plate that captures the taste of tzatziki sauce in a casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (feta or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper; stir to coat.
- Fold in cooked rice or quinoa.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until cheese is golden and casserole is hot throughout.
Notes
- For a lower‑carb version
- substitute rice with cauliflower rice. The casserole reheats well and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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