Description
Savor the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with this Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole. Combining tender chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and colorful vegetables, this one-dish meal is perfect for busy weeknights. With minimal prep and cleanup, it transforms your dinner routine into a comforting culinary experience that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (or rice)
- 1 cup chopped spinach (or bell peppers)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a large baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, tzatziki sauce, uncooked pasta or rice, chopped vegetables, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish evenly.
- Sprinkle cheese on top generously.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg