Description
A simple and comforting casserole that combines rice, chicken, vegetables, and a tangy tzatziki sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup Greek-style tzatziki sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour uncooked rice into the dish and spread it evenly.
- Pour the chicken broth over the rice, ensuring it’s submerged.
- Distribute the cooked chicken evenly over the rice.
- Layer diced cucumber, chopped red onion, grape tomatoes, and Kalamata olives over the chicken.
- Mix tzatziki with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread the tzatziki sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Allow casserole to cool slightly for easier serving. Pairs well with a side salad or light drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg