Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole: Easy Gourmet Comfort Food
A simple and flavorful Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole that combines tender chicken, tangy tzatziki sauce, and a few pantry staples for an easy gourmet dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, tzatziki sauce, cooked rice, diced cucumbers, and half the cheese.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle with fresh dill.
- Drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables for extra nutrition.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: dump-and-bake, casserole, chicken, tzatziki, comfort food