Chicken and vegetable tray bake
Summary
Got a hankering for a hearty and healthy meal that can be whipped up in no time? Look no further than the Chicken and Vegetable Tray Bake. This dish boasts a cornucopia of vibrant veggies and tender chicken, all baked to perfection in one convenient tray. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavour, it’s an easy and efficient way to satisfy your taste buds while keeping your health in check. Now, let’s dive into the delicious details of making this Chicken and Vegetable Tray Bake.
Ingredients
For this delectable dish, you’ll need:
– 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
– 2 medium-sized carrots (approx. 200g) (7oz)
– 1 large onion (approx. 150g) (5.3oz)
– 2 medium-sized potatoes (approx. 300g) (10.6oz)
– 1 red bell pepper (approx. 150g) (5.3oz)
– 4 cloves of garlic
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30ml)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– A handful of fresh rosemary and thyme
Preparation and Cooking Time
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Serves
Serves 2
Nutritional Facts
Per serving, this Chicken and Vegetable Tray Bake contains:
– Calories: 500
– Protein: 50g
– Carbohydrates: 45g
– Fat: 15g
– Fibre: 7g
– Sodium: 300mg
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. Clean and cut all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
3. Cut the chicken breasts into chunks.
4. Place the cut vegetables and chicken onto a baking tray.
5. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
6. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and herbs evenly over the tray.
7. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Tips
1. For an added burst of flavour, marinate the chicken in your favourite spices before baking.
2. To ensure even cooking, try to cut the chicken and vegetables into similar sizes.
3. Monitor the bake closely in the final minutes to prevent overcooking.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the Chicken and Vegetable Tray Bake hot out of the oven. This dish is a complete meal on its own, but can also be served with a side of brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber and protein.
The Finishing Touch
There you have it – a simple, scrumptious, and super healthy Chicken and Vegetable Tray Bake. This meal is proof that eating healthy doesn’t have to be a chore. It’s a cinch to prepare, packed with nutrients, and absolutely brimming with flavour. So why wait? Get in the kitchen and whip up this fantastic dish today. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you!
Chicken and Vegetable Tray Bake
Nutritions
Ingredients
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 2 medium-sized carrots approx. 200g (7oz)
- 1 large onion approx. 150g (5.3oz)
- 2 medium-sized potatoes approx. 300g (10.6oz)
- 1 red bell pepper approx. 150g (5.3oz)
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil 30ml
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A handful of fresh rosemary and thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Clean and cut all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut the chicken breasts into chunks.
- Place the cut vegetables and chicken onto a baking tray.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and herbs evenly over the tray.
- Bake in the oven for 40 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Notes
To ensure even cooking, try to cut the chicken and vegetables into similar sizes.
Monitor the bake closely in the final minutes to prevent overcooking. Serving Suggestions Serve the Chicken and Vegetable Tray Bake hot out of the oven. This dish is a complete meal on its own, but can also be served with a side of brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber and protein.
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