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Top-down view of Chicken Tzatziki Casserole in a baking dish showing golden chicken chunks and charred lemon wedges.

Chicken Tzatziki Casserole: The Ultimate Mediterranean Comfort Bake

A vibrant Chicken Tzatziki Casserole featuring seared chicken, fluffy lemon rice, and cold Mediterranean toppings. This high-protein dinner combines warm, creamy textures with fresh cucumber, feta, and dollops of cool, thick tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Components
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast or Thighs 680g, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice 300g, rinsed well
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth 720ml
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream 120ml
  • 1 large Lemon Juiced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 large English Cucumber Diced
  • 0.5 cup Tzatziki Sauce 125g, thick and textured
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese 75g, crumbled

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch white ceramic baking dish
  • 1 Large Skillet For searing chicken

Method
 

Baking Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a skillet and sear seasoned chicken chunks until golden-brown and crispy. Place in the baking dish.
  2. Toast rice in the same skillet with garlic. Add broth, cream, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour rice and liquid over chicken. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes until rice is fluffy.
  4. Remove from oven. Scatter diced cucumber, sliced red onion, feta, and dollops of tzatziki. Garnish with dill and charred lemon.

Notes

Ensure you rinse the rice to keep it fluffy and not gummy.
Always add the fresh toppings right before serving for the best texture contrast.