Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole: Easy Weeknight Delight
A quick and effortless dinner option that combines delicious chicken and tzatziki sauce in a comforting casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, tzatziki sauce, rice, chicken broth, cucumber, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Replace chicken with your preferred protein for variety.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the casserole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg