Description
Creamy and flavorful Greek-inspired chicken and rice casserole baked in one pan with tangy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 medium cucumber (sliced thinly for garnish, optional)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup chopped fresh parsley or dill (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch dish.
2. Spread rice evenly in the dish and pour in chicken broth.
3. Top with chicken pieces and sprinkle spices evenly.
4. Spread tzatziki sauce over the chicken.
5. Cover with foil and bake 35–40 minutes.
6. Uncover and bake 5–10 minutes more if needed.
7. Garnish with feta, herbs, and cucumber before serving.
Notes
Use homemade or store-bought tzatziki.
Add vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers if desired.
Great for meal prep or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken tzatziki casserole, dump and bake, greek chicken, healthy casserole, rice bake, one pot meal