Description
A quick and fresh Mediterranean casserole combining tender shredded chicken, creamy tzatziki, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and feta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, tzatziki, rice or quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and dill or parsley if using, then mix gently.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with extra herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For a creamier finish, stir in cream cheese or Greek yogurt before baking. To prevent sogginess, pat cucumbers dry and use thick tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg