Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole Recipe
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole is an easy, flavorful one-dish meal combining tender chicken with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce. Baked to perfection with a topping of crumbled feta cheese, it offers a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dinner that’s simple to prepare and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking and prepare for baking.
- Combine Main Ingredients. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, halved cherry tomatoes, diced zucchini, and chopped red onion to the prepared baking dish, distributing them evenly.
- Season and Toss. Drizzle the mixture with olive oil, sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything gently in the dish to ensure even coating of seasonings and oil.
- Add Tzatziki Sauce. Spoon the Tzatziki sauce evenly over the casserole mixture. Gently mix to coat the chicken and vegetables with the sauce throughout the dish.
- Bake the Casserole. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Add Feta and Serve. Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top, and serve hot for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken pieces are cut evenly for uniform cooking.
- You can substitute zucchini with yellow squash or bell peppers for variation.
- Tzatziki sauce can be prepared ahead of time or purchased store-bought for convenience.
- If feta cheese is unavailable, goat cheese can be used as an alternative.
- Check chicken tenderness with a fork to avoid undercooking.
Keywords: Chicken casserole, Tzatziki chicken, Mediterranean chicken bake, easy chicken dinner, healthy chicken recipe, one-dish meal
