Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki Casserole
A weeknight-friendly bake combining juicy chicken, fresh Mediterranean vegetables, and creamy tzatziki, all in one easy casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5–2 pounds)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3/4–1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: cooked pasta or rice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a large casserole dish.
- Add the chopped cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and diced bell pepper around and on top of the chicken.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- Spoon the tzatziki evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the foil, top with crumbled feta, and return to the oven for an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, optionally over pasta or rice.
Notes
For a flavorful twist, add herbs like dill or mint to the tzatziki. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.