Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole: Easy and Flavorful Dinner
A quick and delicious way to prepare chicken with tzatziki flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, tzatziki sauce, uncooked orzo, chicken broth, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the chicken is heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional tzatziki and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with grilled vegetables.
- This casserole can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake, Chicken, Tzatziki, Casserole, Easy Dinner