50 easy traybake recipes
Does it get any easier than a traybake? Speedy to prep with minimal washing up, it’s no wonder they’re our midweek go-to.
When life gets busy, it’s hard to beat a quick and easy traybake for dinner. Simple to prepare with minimal washing up and delicious results – what’s not to love?
Our traybake recipes are fuss-free and seriously flavourful, making them a great start for first-time cooks or experienced home chefs looking to expand their weeknight recipe reportoire. We’ve covered everything from Spanish-style paprika chicken with crispy potatoes to this cod traybake with zingy salsa verde – perfect for summer evenings.
Swerve the Friday night takeaway in favour of our fish finger traybake (guaranteed to prove a hit with both children and adults alike), dial up the heat with this Keralan prawn and coconut curry, or opt for our easy sweet and sour chicken with rice.
There are plenty of vegetarian recipes to tuck into, too. From falafel and tabbouleh with spiced pitta strips to beetroot and basil orzo – and just about everything in between. Not only that, but the leftovers make for a tasty lunch the following day.
Cheats Curried Fish Dahl Traybake
Swap the cod for haddock or salmon fillets, and the curry paste for a spicier variety, if you prefer.
Honey and Marmite Chicken Drumsticks
Sticky, salty and sweet – what’s not to love?
All-In-One Roast Chicken
Everything cooks together in one tin for this super-easy take on a Sunday roast.
Recipe: All-In-One Roast Chicken
Hummus and Paprika Chicken Traybake
Hummus adds an intriguing creamy base to this hands-off traybake.
Crushed Jersey Royal, Roasted Radish and Cod Traybake
Let the oven do the work with this fresh and seasonal traybake. To speed up the cooking time, you could cook your potatoes in a pan of salted boiling salted until just tender, before roasting.
Recipe: Crushed Jersey Royal, Roasted Radish and Cod Traybake
Harissa Chicken and Saffron Rice Traybake
A simple but flavour-packed supper.
Caponata Cod Traybake
A fresh, simple traybake, perfect for mid-week meals. Make our caponata cod recipe for a fast and tasty dish to enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Recipe: Caponata Cod Traybake
Fragrant Fish Tagine Traybake
Harissa paste is a great flavour enhancer to keep in your fridge for whenever you need some spice.
Recipe: Fragrant Fish Tagine Traybake
Herby Fennel and Lamb Traybake
The mixture of fresh herbs adds brightness to this lamb traybake recipe, but you can replace the thyme and rosemary with their dried versions (using about 1/2tsp and 1tsp respectively).
Recipe: Herby Fennel and Lamb Traybake
BBQ Ham and Yam Traybake
How could we resist that name? In this case, a yam refers to our beloved sweet potato (as it's often known in the US).
Recipe: BBQ Ham and Yam Traybake
Smoky Paprika Chicken Traybake
This may not be the quickest midweek recipe, but it is one of the easiest – the oven does all the work for you, so you can get on with other things.
Recipe: Smoky Paprika Chicken Traybake
Grown-Up Fish Finger Traybake
This is an easy traybake recipe. Perfect for a midweek meal. The cod fillets and the vegetables all go in the same pan so it also saves on the washing up.
Recipe: Grown-Up Fish Finger Traybake
Chilli Beef Noodles Traybake
Who knew? Noodles in a roasting tin! We’ve used rump steak as it is flavoursome and kinder on the budget, but splash out on fillet if you like.
Recipe: Chilli Beef Noodles Traybake
Nacho Chilli Beef
Load this nachos recipe up with toppings and deliver to the table for everyone to dig in.
Recipe: Nacho Chilli Beef
Baked Greek Salad
We’ve turned Greek salad on its head! Pan-fried Saganaki cheese adds wonderful texture and moreish flavour – if you can’t get hold of it, use halloumi instead.
Recipe: Baked Greek Salad
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice Traybake
Midweek fakeaway.
Falafel and Tabbouleh Traybake
Spiced pitta bread strips add crunch to this healthy traybake. We’ve used shop-bought falafels to make this midweek meal extra speedy.
Recipe: Falafel and Tabbouleh Traybake
Honey Saffron Chicken Thigh Traybake
Cooking times for split peas vary considerably depending on the brand and age, so go by feel rather than just on timings – they should still be firm but easy to bite. If not, keep the chicken warm in a low oven, add a little extra stock and cook the lentils for longer.
Stuffed Chicken Thigh Traybake
Chicken thigh fillets are an economical option and they have more flavour and retain their moisture better than chicken breasts.
Recipe: Stuffed Chicken Thigh Traybake
Cheat’s Traybake Roast
Let the oven do all the work in this really easy midweek dinner.
Recipe: Cheat’s Traybake Roast
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