Description
A delightful casserole featuring tender chicken, cool tzatziki sauce, and fresh veggies, baked to perfection for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, tzatziki sauce, Greek yogurt, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese. Mix well.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture. Adjust cooking time based on oven variations.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 50mg