One Tray Family Meal - Chicken & Vegetables

Here’s an easy weekday dinner for those nights when time (and energy) is in short supply. This one-pan chicken and veggie bake is healthy, hearty, and comes together with minimal effort — so you can get dinner on the table and still have your evening to yourself.

Ingredients - serves 4

4 Chicken thighs, deboned - or any cut you prefer

500g Baby potatoes, washed and cut in half

1/2 cup Broccoli florets

1/2 cup Zucchini, sliced

1 cup Carrots, peeled and sliced

2 tablespoon Olive oil

1 tablespoon Fresh. lemon juice

1 teaspoon Garlic powder

1 Fresh rosemary sprig - can use any fresh herbs you have on hand

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: grated Parmesan for serving

Method

Preheat your oven to 180°C.

Line a large baking tray with baking paper - this way you don't have a difficult cleanup

In a bowl, combine chicken, potatoes, and veggies.

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle over garlic powder, herbs, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

Spread evenly on the tray in a single layer.

Bake for 30-45 minutes, tossing halfway, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are golden and tender.

Optional: Sprinkle with Parmesan and place back in the oven for a few minutes.

Mum-Friendly Tips:

✔ Speed it up: Use pre-cut veggies or baby potatoes — no peeling!

✔ Fussy eaters? Let the kids help toss the tray — they’re more likely to eat it.

✔ Leftovers? Chop them into a wrap with cheese for an easy lunchbox filler.

✔ Make it special: Add a drizzle of honey-mustard before serving.