Cajun Chicken Tray Bake That's Smoky and Satisfying Weeknight Dinner

Cajun Chicken Tray Bake is a tasty weeknight dinner combining tender chicken, roasted veggies, and fluffy rice, all in one pan.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Cajun

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Bone-in chicken Breasts can be used for quicker cooking.

For the Vegetables

2 medium Onions Torn into bite-sized pieces.
2 cups Peppers (red/green) Substitute with zucchini or carrots if desired.

For the Flavor

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Store-bought or homemade blend.
2 cloves Garlic Fresh or powdered.

For Roasting

3 tablespoons Olive oil Vegetable oil can be used.
1 tablespoon Vinegar Mild vinegar of choice.

For the Base

1 cup Rice Jasmine or long-grain rice recommended.
2 cups Boiling water

Equipment

Oven
Baking Tray
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Prepare the vegetables and place them in the baking tray.
Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over the chicken and veggies, then season with Cajun spice and garlic.
Roast the chicken and vegetables in the oven for 40 minutes.
Add rice and boiling water, then cover the tray with aluminum foil.
Bake and steam for an additional 20 minutes.
Serve and garnish with yogurt and olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, and frozen for up to 2 months.

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