Chicken Tzatziki Casserole: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
A delightful and creamy Chicken Tzatziki Casserole that brings a unique twist to the traditional comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, tzatziki sauce, uncooked rice, and chicken broth.
- Add diced cucumbers, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until rice is tender and the casserole is heated through.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchier topping, add additional cheese on top in the last 10 minutes of baking.
- This dish can also be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Tzatziki Casserole, comfort food, tzatziki, chicken casserole