Chicken Tzatziki Casserole

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs diced chicken breast
• 1 large zucchini, grated or sliced
• ½ yellow onion, diced
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 1.5 cups basmati rice (uncooked)
• 3 cups chicken stock
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ – ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• ¾ cup red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• Additional feta cheese
• Pickled red onions
• Tzatziki sauce (store-bought, such as Opaa!)
• Toom garlic dip
• Fresh parsley
• Warm pita bread
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine smoked paprika, seasoning salt, turmeric, and cayenne.
3. In a casserole dish, layer diced chicken and sprinkle with half of the spice mixture and Greek seasoning.
4. Evenly distribute uncooked rice over the chicken; top with zucchini and grape tomatoes.
5. Whisk together chicken stock with remaining spice mix and pour over the casserole.
6. Bake covered for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10-20 minutes until rice is tender.
7. Fluff the casserole, garnish with feta and serve warm.