Name: Easy Greek Chicken Tzatziki Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried dill; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups cooked rice; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 1 cup cucumber, diced; For the tzatziki topping:; 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Description

A fresh yet comforting casserole made with seasoned Greek-style chicken, fluffy rice, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy homemade tzatziki topping. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is wholesome, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cooked rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 cup cucumber, diced
For the tzatziki topping:
1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Add diced chicken, oregano, dill, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until chicken is fully cooked and lightly golden.
In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and diced cucumber.
Fold in the cooked chicken and mix evenly.
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Spoon tzatziki evenly over the casserole.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from grated cucumber to prevent watery tzatziki.
Add crumbled feta for extra flavor.
Substitute cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Store leftovers up to 4 days; avoid freezing with tzatziki topping.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 390 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 36 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg