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'Solar System' Chipotle Chicken Traybake

'Solar System' Chipotle Chicken Traybake

with 'Fireball' Tomatoes and Buttery Rice
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on April 01, 2026
Calories
599 kcal
Protein
43.8g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1

Echalion Shallot

260

Diced Chicken Breast

125

Baby Plum Tomatoes

20

Chipotle Paste

150

Basmati Rice

10

Chicken Stock Paste

75

Soured Cream

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

10

Butter

300

Water for the Rice

Energy (kcal)599 kcal
Energy (kJ)2505 kJ
Fat15.4 g
of which saturates7.9 g
Carbohydrate70.3 g
of which sugars9.5 g
Protein43.8 g
Salt1.4 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Baking Tray
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Measuring Cups

Instructions

Get Set for Adventure
1

Preheat your oven to 200°C.
Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
Halve and peel the shallot, then chop each half into 4 wedges.

Time to Traybake
2

Pop the shallot, pepper, diced chicken and whole tomatoes onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper if you'd like, then add the chipotle paste. TIP: Use less chipotle if you'd prefer things milder.
Mix together to coat well, then spread out in a single layer.
Once your oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until everything is slightly charred and the chicken is cooked through, 20-25 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Melt the Butter
3

Meanwhile, melt the butter (see ingredients for amount) in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid on medium-high heat.
Stir in the rice, chicken stock paste and cold water for the rice (see ingredients for amount), then bring to the boil.

Cook the Rice
4

Once the water is boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.
Leave the rice to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

A Stir Up in Space
5

Once the chicken and veg are cooked, remove from your oven and gently stir together to combine all the flavours. TIP: If the tomatoes break up, it'll just add to the deliciousness!
Space Ranger Mission: Watch out for fireballs! Little space rangers can help stir together the traybake once it's ready - use a wooden spoon to squish the 'fireball' tomatoes so they release their juices and add even more flavour.

Solar System Spotted!
6

When ready, fluff up the buttery rice with a fork and divide between your bowls.
Spoon the chipotle chicken and veg on top, spooning all the juices from the tray around the rice to make some orbital rings!
Finish with a dollop of soured cream or several small ones to add more stars and planets to your 'solar system'. Enjoy!

7

STEP 5 Space Ranger Mission: Watch out for fireballs! Little space rangers can help stir together the traybake once it's ready - use a wooden spoon to squish the 'fireball' tomatoes so they release their juices and add even more flavour.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Some found it tasty, while others felt it lacked flavour or spice. Consider using all the chipotle paste for a bolder taste.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, making it ideal for busy days. The buttery rice was particularly well-received.
  • Suggestions: Add more sauce or liquid to prevent dryness. Increase the amount of tomatoes and pepper to boost moisture and flavour.
  • Portions: Several reviewers noted small chicken portions and an excess of rice compared to other ingredients.
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