Description
A creamy Mediterranean-inspired casserole made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and tangy tzatziki sauce baked together in one dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup fresh parsley or dill
- 1 medium cucumber
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
- Spread uncooked rice in the dish and pour chicken broth over it
- Add chicken pieces and sprinkle with seasonings
- Spoon tzatziki over chicken and spread evenly
- Cover tightly and bake for 35–40 minutes until rice is tender
- Uncover briefly if needed, then rest and garnish before serving
Notes
- Double the recipe for meal prep or guests
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth if needed
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg