Description
Irresistibly flavorful and effortlessly simple, this Chicken Tzatziki Casserole is a one-pan wonder that brings Mediterranean flair to your dinner table. Combining tender chicken, zesty tzatziki sauce, and vibrant vegetables, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings where you want to impress without the fuss. With a delightful mix of spices and toppings, it’s guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s cravings while providing a healthy meal option. Plus, it’s customizable, allowing you to add your favorite veggies or adjust the seasonings to your taste. Serve it with warm pita bread and a fresh salad for a complete Mediterranean experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs diced chicken breast
- 1 large zucchini, grated or sliced
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1½ cups basmati rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Additional feta cheese
- Pickled red onions
- Tzatziki sauce (store-bought, such as Opaa!)
- Toom garlic dip
- Fresh parsley
- Warm pita bread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, seasoning salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; set aside.
- In a heat-safe bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, and salt; microwave until sugar dissolves. Add thinly sliced red onions and refrigerate.
- In a casserole dish, layer chicken, sprinkle half of the seasoning mix and Greek seasoning over it. Top with rice, zucchini, and grape tomatoes.
- Whisk seasoned chicken stock with remaining spices; pour over the casserole. Top with feta cheese and lemon wedges.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 10-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg