Fajita Tray Bake
Get ready to savor a delicious Fajita Tray Bake that's not only bursting with flavor but also helps you on your fat loss journey! This one-pan wonder combines juicy chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty spices, all roasted to perfection. It’s a colorful, wholesome meal that makes healthy eating feel like a fiesta!
Prep
15
min
Cook
40
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- broccoli
- 200 grams of butternut squash (14 tbsp)
- garlic
- mushroom
- onion
- pepper
- 100 grams of sweet potato (3.53 oz)
- a few tomatoes
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 150 grams of chicken breast (0.33 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- fetaoptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- paprika
- salt and pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- hot sauceoptional
- sriracha
📦Other(1)
- leaves (like spinach)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Grab a tray, preferably the biggest one in your cupboard.
- 2
Add 200 grams of butternut squash and 100 grams of sweet potato as the base.
- 3
Add a load of veggies: pepper, broccoli, mushroom, onion, and a few tomatoes.
- 4
Spice it up with paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss together and bake for about 20 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, prepare the protein sauce with 150 grams of chicken breast, adding the same seasonings and a bit of sriracha.
- 6
After 20 minutes, place the chicken on top of the veggies and bake for another 20 minutes.
- 7
Plate it up starting with leaves, then add the baked mixture on top. Optionally top with feta and hot sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cut butternut squash and sweet potato into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking, as dense root vegetables need consistent sizing to reach tenderness at the same rate as softer vegetables.technique1-inch cubes
- ✓Preheat your oven to 425°F for optimal caramelization - this temperature creates Maillard reactions on vegetable surfaces while cooking interiors through in the 40-minute total bake time.equipment425°F
- ✓Add tomatoes in the final 10 minutes of the initial vegetable bake to prevent them from breaking down and creating excess moisture that steams other vegetables.timing10 minutes
- ✓Toss vegetables with 2-3 tablespoons of oil to create a thin coating that promotes browning and prevents sticking, as insufficient fat leads to steaming instead of roasting.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Pound chicken breast to uniform ¾-inch thickness before seasoning so it cooks evenly in the 20-minute final bake time and reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F.ingredient¾-inch thickness, 165°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
40
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Fajita Tray Bake
Get ready to savor a delicious Fajita Tray Bake that's not only bursting with flavor but also helps you on your fat loss journey! This one-pan wonder combines juicy chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty spices, all roasted to perfection. It’s a colorful, wholesome meal that makes healthy eating feel like a fiesta!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- broccoli
- 200 grams of butternut squash (14 tbsp)
- garlic
- mushroom
- onion
- pepper
- 100 grams of sweet potato (3.53 oz)
- a few tomatoes
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 150 grams of chicken breast (0.33 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- fetaoptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- paprika
- salt and pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- hot sauceoptional
- sriracha
📦Other(1)
- leaves (like spinach)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Grab a tray, preferably the biggest one in your cupboard.
- 2
Add 200 grams of butternut squash and 100 grams of sweet potato as the base.
- 3
Add a load of veggies: pepper, broccoli, mushroom, onion, and a few tomatoes.
- 4
Spice it up with paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss together and bake for about 20 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, prepare the protein sauce with 150 grams of chicken breast, adding the same seasonings and a bit of sriracha.
- 6
After 20 minutes, place the chicken on top of the veggies and bake for another 20 minutes.
- 7
Plate it up starting with leaves, then add the baked mixture on top. Optionally top with feta and hot sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cut butternut squash and sweet potato into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking, as dense root vegetables need consistent sizing to reach tenderness at the same rate as softer vegetables.technique1-inch cubes
- ✓Preheat your oven to 425°F for optimal caramelization - this temperature creates Maillard reactions on vegetable surfaces while cooking interiors through in the 40-minute total bake time.equipment425°F
- ✓Add tomatoes in the final 10 minutes of the initial vegetable bake to prevent them from breaking down and creating excess moisture that steams other vegetables.timing10 minutes
- ✓Toss vegetables with 2-3 tablespoons of oil to create a thin coating that promotes browning and prevents sticking, as insufficient fat leads to steaming instead of roasting.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Pound chicken breast to uniform ¾-inch thickness before seasoning so it cooks evenly in the 20-minute final bake time and reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F.ingredient¾-inch thickness, 165°F