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chicken & rice traybake

Savory Chicken & Rice Traybake for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

A delightful chicken & rice traybake featuring Cajun spices, vegetables, and fluffy rice, perfect for easy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 8 pieces Free-Range Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on enhances flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun-Style Seasoning make your own blend if needed
For the Vegetables
  • 2 pieces Red Onions yellow onions can be an excellent substitute
  • 3 pieces Mixed-Color Peppers swap with your favorite bell peppers
  • 4 pieces Corn Cobbettes frozen corn kernels work well as a quick alternative
For the Rice Base
  • 300 g Long-Grain Rice you can opt for brown rice for more fiber
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Natural Yogurt Greek yogurt is a great alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Peri-Peri Sauce modify based on your heat preference

Equipment

  • Ovenproof tray

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a large ovenproof tray, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onions and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced mixed-color peppers and 3 tablespoons of Cajun-style seasoning into the sautéed onions. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  4. Nestle the 8 free-range chicken thighs into the vegetable mixture, skin-side up.
  5. Pour in 300g of long-grain rice and 4 corn cobbettes to the tray. Mix everything gently to combine.
  6. Pour enough water or stock into the tray to cover the rice—about 500ml. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer the tray to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for approximately 40-45 minutes.
  8. Remove the tray from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve warm, drizzling with natural yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This chicken & rice traybake is versatile and can be customized based on available ingredients.

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