Name: Greek Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 pieces Chicken thighs or breasts (Boneless and skinless preferred for juiciness); 2 cups Cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes (Fresh is best; you can use canned diced tomatoes if necessary); 1 cup Kalamata olives (Pitted); 1 cup Feta cheese (Block or crumbled; add in two stages); 3 cloves Garlic (Minced); 3 tablespoons Olive oil (Extra if tomatoes are not juicy); 1 medium Red onion (Optional but recommended); 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (Fresh is best; add lemon zest if available); 1 teaspoon Dried oregano (Seasoning); 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 1 teaspoon Black pepper (To taste); 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or dill (For serving, optional)

Description

A warm, hearty dish that combines juicy chicken, tangy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta, baked to perfection for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 pieces Chicken thighs or breasts (Boneless and skinless preferred for juiciness)
2 cups Cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes (Fresh is best; you can use canned diced tomatoes if necessary)
1 cup Kalamata olives (Pitted)
1 cup Feta cheese (Block or crumbled; add in two stages)
3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
3 tablespoons Olive oil (Extra if tomatoes are not juicy)
1 medium Red onion (Optional but recommended)
2 tablespoons Lemon juice (Fresh is best; add lemon zest if available)
1 teaspoon Dried oregano (Seasoning)
1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
1 teaspoon Black pepper (To taste)
1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or dill (For serving, optional)

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Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, stir together the tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add sliced red onion if using.

Layering

Pour the tomato mixture into a baking dish. Nestle the chicken pieces into the mixture.
Scatter the olives around the chicken.
Sprinkle a portion of the feta cheese on top.

Baking

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes to brown the top and concentrate the sauce.
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with rice, salad, or bread to soak up the delicious sauce. You can adapt this recipe for low-carb or dairy-free diets as desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean