Air Fryer Chicken & Veggie Tray Bake
These baked turkey and veggie pasta shells make a delicious family-friendly dish packed with colour and comforting flavours. Tender pasta is filled with a savoury mix of browned turkey mince, courgette, and carrot, then topped with a generous layer of melting cheese for a golden, satisfying finish. It’s a simple way to turn everyday ingredients into a warm and nourishing meal.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Difficulty
2
Serving Size
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken thighs
- 2 Carrots (medium)
- 1 Red pepper
- 1 Courgette
- 1 Red onion
- 1 Sweet potato
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Salt & pepper
- 400g Long grain rice
Method
Chop all the vegetables and chicken into even pieces. Let the kids wash and help chop the softer veg with supervision.
In a large bowl, toss everything together with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper – hands-on mixing encouraged!
Load the mixture into your air fryer baskets (you may need to split into two batches).
Set the air fryer to 180°C and cook for 20 minutes, shaking halfway through. Ensure the chicken is cooked through (75°C internal temp) and the veg is soft with crispy edges.
Cook the rice in a saucepan for 15 minutes until tender, then drain.Chef’s Tips
- This is a great way to clear out your veg drawer.
- Kids love helping prep and mix – just mind the spice levels.
- Works well with boneless chicken breasts or veggie sausages too.
Chef’s Tips
- This is a great way to clear out your veg drawer.
- Kids love helping prep and mix – just mind the spice levels.
- Works well with boneless chicken breasts or veggie sausages too.
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