Mediterranean Chicken Rice Casserole
A warm and comforting Mediterranean Chicken Rice Casserole filled with vibrant flavors, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- ½ small diced onion
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grab your favorite baking dish.
- Whisk together olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken thoroughly with the seasoning mixture.
- Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Add diced onion, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, and chicken broth to the rice; stir gently.
- Place the seasoned chicken evenly on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle feta cheese over the chicken; bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before garnish with parsley.
- Serve warm with a side of crusty bread or salad.
Notes
Feel free to swap chicken for chickpeas for a vegetarian version or experiment with different vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg