Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole
Easy Mediterranean casserole with tender chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and Greek flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and no pre-cooking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, tzatziki sauce, Greek yogurt, feta cheese, cucumber, red onion, garlic, dill, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces for even cooking. Pat cucumber dry before adding to prevent excess moisture.
- For pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken, reduce baking time to 20-25 minutes.
- For a crispy top, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve with rice, pasta, warm pita bread, or alongside a Greek salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg