Description
A simple and delicious one-dish meal featuring tender chicken and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Layer the cooked rice or quinoa on the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice.
- Spread the tzatziki sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Add sliced cherry tomatoes and cucumber around the chicken.
- Sprinkle feta cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika on top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the casserole.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to lightly brown the top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can use homemade or store-bought tzatziki sauce. Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean