Description
A creamy and comforting baked dish combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a refreshing yogurt cucumber sauce, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked long grain white rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup grated cucumber
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced chicken, Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from the cucumber to prevent sogginess.
- Use thick Greek yogurt for the best creamy texture.
- Taste the mixture before baking and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Let the casserole rest after baking for better structure when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken tzatziki rice casserole, easy chicken casserole, yogurt chicken bake, mediterranean rice bake, creamy chicken rice
