Description
A comforting, easy-to-make casserole featuring juicy chicken, tangy tzatziki, and aromatic herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: sautéed mushrooms or spinach
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped cucumber, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased baking dish, place the chicken in a single layer and pour the tzatziki mixture over the top, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the top.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). For a crispy top, broil on high for the last few minutes, watching closely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, tzatziki, dump and bake, Mediterranean dinner, easy recipes