{"id":65694,"date":"2025-12-15T15:29:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/?post_type=btf-recipe&#038;p=65694"},"modified":"2026-02-18T15:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T04:28:15","slug":"chicken-tray-bake","status":"publish","type":"btf-recipe","link":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/btf-recipe\/chicken-tray-bake\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Tray Bake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s something so comforting about a tray bake that you can throw together in minutes, pop into the oven, and trust that it\u2019s going to deliver every single time. This chicken tray bake has truly been a staple in our home for years. It\u2019s one of those recipes that started as a fridge-clean-out and somehow turned into a weekly ritual &#8211; quick to prep, incredibly flavourful, minimal dishes, and packed with wholesome ingredients.<br><br>What I love most is how versatile it is. You can change up the vegetables, the seasoning, the cheese, even the protein\u2026 and it still tastes amazing. But this version is probably my favourite combination \u2013 lemon, smoky paprika, juicy tomatoes, salty cheese, and tender chicken that soaks up all those gorgeous pan juices. It\u2019s a \u2018winner winner chicken dinner\u2019 through and through, and one of my favourite recipes to share from <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/product\/toddler-to-table\/\"><em>Toddler to Table<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only \u2018rules\u2019 would be to try and chop the vegetables similar sizes so they cook at the same time, and DON\u2019T forget the lemon as it really is the key to flavouring the pan juices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Age Appropriate:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parts of this meal are suitable from 6 months, serve baby the chicken, pan juices, and vegetables (eg broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato, potato, pumpkin etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Notes for Serving BLW or Puree:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BLW: Slice chicken into large hand-sized strips, offer soft vegetables and drizzle a little pan juice for flavour.<br>Pur\u00e9e: Blend some chicken and vegetables with a spoonful of the pan juices until smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Serving Suggestions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve with roasted root vegetables, fluffy rice, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up all those beautiful juices. Add a fresh green side like rocket, cucumber, or steamed greens if you\u2019d like to lighten it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Storage:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fridge: Up to 3 days.<br>Freezer: Up to 3 months. Defrost overnight and reheat until steaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s something so comforting about a tray bake that you can throw together in minutes, pop into the oven, and trust that it\u2019s going to deliver every single time. This chicken tray bake has truly been a staple in our home for years. 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