Description
Greek Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken with Mediterranean flavors including feta, olives, tomatoes, and herbs in one-dish dinner perfect for easy weeknight meals. This hearty casserole bakes everything together for minimal cleanup while delivering authentic Greek flavors family will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
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- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
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- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
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- 1 red onion, sliced
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- 3 garlic cloves, minced
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- 1 cup chicken broth
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- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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- 2 tbsp lemon juice
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- 2 tsp dried oregano
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- 1 tsp dried basil
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- 1 tsp garlic powder
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- Salt and pepper to taste
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- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
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- Optional: cooked rice or orzo for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or drizzle of olive oil. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup much easier after dinner.
Place chicken chunks in prepared baking dish in relatively single layer. Try not to overlap too much so each piece gets nicely browned and evenly cooked throughout.
Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder in bowl until well combined. This flavorful mixture will coat everything and create delicious sauce as casserole bakes.
Pour olive oil mixture evenly over chicken and vegetables in baking dish. Season generously with salt and pepper, then toss everything gently to coat well, making sure dressing reaches all pieces.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over top of casserole before baking. The feta will soften and get slightly golden during baking, adding creamy, salty pockets throughout dish.
Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is no longer pink in center. Cherry tomatoes should be burst and bubbling, creating wonderful sauce.
Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute throughout chicken. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for pop of color and fresh flavor, then serve over rice, orzo, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Cut chicken into similar-sized chunks for even cooking throughout casserole.
Don’t skip lemon juice – it brightens all Mediterranean flavors beautifully.
Feta cheese adds salty tang – reduce added salt if using very salty feta.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days in airtight container.
Reheat covered in 350°F oven until warmed through, about 20 minutes.
Add spinach or artichoke hearts for extra vegetables if desired. Try using chicken thighs instead of breasts for richer, more flavorful meat.
Serve with tzatziki sauce, Greek salad, and pita bread for authentic feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg