You know how the week goes. Repeat nights of getting home late, feeling exhausted, and wondering what you can possibly make for dinner… until the moment you feel a little overdone on takeout, and suddenly it is not what you need anymore.
This is where sheet pan dinners come in. They are embracing the best of both worlds. The ease of a quick meal and the wholesomeness of real ingredients all come together in one simple pan.
1. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Sheet pan chicken fajitas are an absolutely effortless and totally scrumptious meal that hits the table in under 30 minutes. YES.
We’re talking perfectly seasoned chicken breast, onions, and peppers all tossed together and baked to perfection. You can even wrap your tortillas in foil and pop them in the oven for the last five minutes to get them all warm and toasty.
Honestly, choosing the toppings is maybe the best part of fajita night. I just can’t decide between cheese, a dollop of sour cream, salsa, and creamy avocado! A total win.
2. Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
This Italian sausage sheet pan dinner is such a great way to pack in a ton of yummy veggies. While this one calls for bell peppers, onion, and zucchini, you can totally use whatever your family gets excited about.
The Italian sausages come out so juicy and cooked just right. And the potatoes soak up all the amazing flavors from the sausage and veggies, making them completely melt-in-your-mouth good. So, so good.
3. Crispy Sheet Pan Pesto Gnocchi
A pasta dish that gets made in the oven instead of on the stove? Sign me up! You won’t even believe how unbelievably delicious and crispy these tender little gnocchi get after baking. It’s a game-changer.
Tossed together with tomato, onions, and parmesan cheese, this is a restaurant-quality meal that will have everyone at the table asking for more.
4. Sheet Pan Quesadilla
Trying to make quesadillas for a whole crowd? These sheet pan quesadillas are about to make your life unbelievably simple. These can be customized to make everyone happy. You could do the entire pan with beef or go for half chicken.
You could even toss in some black beans or peppers. The possibilities are just endless!
5. BBQ Meatloaf Sheet Pan
You’ll be itching to make this sheet pan lemon rosemary chicken like, right away! Even though the meal feels light, you definitely won’t walk away from the table feeling anything but satisfied.
The chicken gets a light sear and is so crispy because the skins are left on, and those potatoes will just dissolve in your mouth. No one is going to blame you for reaching for a second helping!
6. Greek Chicken Sheet Pan
When it comes to low-carb meals, this Greek chicken sheet pan is a total winner. The marinade, made with olive oil, herbs, and lemon, turns the chicken into a juicy, flavor-packed bite. And the veggies are roasted to perfection.
Even the most dedicated carb fans won’t think anything is missing from this dish. To give it that true Greek feel, finish it off with some tzatziki and feta. Yum!
7. Lemon Rosemary Chicken
You’re going to want to get this sheet pan lemon rosemary chicken on the table as soon as you can. I mean, like tonight!
And even though it seems like a lighter meal, you won’t leave dinner feeling unsatisfied.
The chicken gets a light sear and is wonderfully crispy thanks to leaving the skins on, and the potatoes are so tender they’ll melt in your mouth. Nobody would judge you for going back for more!
8. Sheet Pan Pizza
Homemade pizza was one of my favorite things as a kid. Not only do you end up with a seriously delicious meal, but you also get to make memories putting it all together!
You don’t have to stress about getting everyone to agree on toppings. Just give each person their own corner of the pan and let them have fun with it!
You can even toss in another sheet pan if you have more people joining in.
9. Honey Apricot Chicken
This honey apricot sheet pan meal is the perfect thing for anyone who loves a bit of sweetness with their dinner. And there’s almost no prep work if you use apricot preserves from the store.
You just whisk it up with orange juice, honey, garlic, and soy sauce. So good!
Just let your oven do all the hard work while you get all the praise.
10. Sheet Pan Chili Lime Salmon
Let the oven handle everything for this sheet pan chili lime salmon. It’s not just exploding with flavor, the colors are so beautiful too!
You’ve got onions and red, green, and yellow bell peppers for the veggies. The sauce is a mix of lime juice, garlic, chili flakes, honey, and a few other things that will have your mouth watering!
11. Sheet Pan Steak and Veggies
Okay, not to be over the top, but this sheet pan steak and veggie meal has seriously changed my life. Cooking steak on the stove can be so stressful, you never know how it’s going to turn out.
Broiling the steak means it’s always cooked just how you want it! This meal comes with parboiled baby red potatoes and some broccoli.
12. Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
Get a little taste of the coast with this homestyle shrimp boil dinner! Along with the tender shrimp, you get corn, potatoes, and sausage.
The mix of Cajun seasoning and Old Bay just brings back memories of lazy summer days with family and friends. But because it’s all made in the oven, you can have it any time of the year!
13. Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Shrimp Tacos
Take your Taco Tuesday to a whole new level with these absolutely scrumptious shrimp tacos. Garlic roasted shrimp and pineapple is just the best combination.
And the jalapeno special sauce drizzled on top gives these tacos the perfect kick. Everything gets cooked up on one pan, and then all you have to do is stuff your tortillas. So easy!
14. Fish and Chips
Baked fish and chips all on one pan? Yes, please! You’ll want to know a couple of tricks to get the absolute crispiest fries and fish.
When you’re making the fish breading mixture, toast it in a skillet with a little oil first. To take this recipe up a notch, you can whip up some homemade tartar sauce to go with your sheet pan fish and chips.
15. Sheet Pan Jambalaya
A traditional jambalaya can take a lot of time and a whole lot of stirring. This sheet pan jambalaya makes it super easy while still keeping all those fresh Cajun flavors.
The onion, bell peppers, and sausage are tossed with Cajun seasoning and baked first. Then you add the well-seasoned shrimp for the last few minutes of cooking. This dish gets finished off with some instant rice.
16. Sheet Pan Teriyaki Tofu and Broccoli
If you’re not a fan of tofu, it might just be because you haven’t had it cooked the right way. This sheet pan teriyaki tofu and broccoli could be the recipe that changes your mind! Crispy, perfectly seasoned tofu is the secret to this sheet pan meal.
The cornstarch really helps the tofu get that crispy texture. Just be sure to wait until the end to add the teriyaki sauce. The broccoli also comes out crisp but still tender.
17. Sheet Pan Turkey Breast (One Pan Thanksgiving Dinner)
Thanksgiving dinner is always a favorite. But the prep and cooking for that big feast can take hours and hours! With this sheet pan Thanksgiving dinner, you can get the same experience in way less time.
This dish includes turkey breast, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and green beans. It’s a totally one of a kind meal you can enjoy on turkey day or any time you want!
18. Asian Chicken Sheet Pan
Healthy and so succulent, this Asian chicken sheet pan is even better than your go-to takeout. For a truly unforgettable taste, let the chicken marinate overnight.
It will be so juicy and infused with all those fragrant Asian flavors. Place the chicken and the extra marinade on your sheet pan along with your veggies. Serve it up with some steamed rice to make it a complete meal.
19. Chicken Shawarma Sheet Pan
This chicken shawarma sheet pan is going to wow all your guests with its Middle Eastern inspired flavors. It’s gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30 friendly, so you can feel really good about eating this meal.
Seasoned up with paprika, allspice, cinnamon, turmeric, and cumin, you won’t feel like you’re missing out on anything! If you’re not on a strict diet, you can add some whole wheat pita bread and a lemon tahini sauce.
20. Garlic Butter Shrimp
Garlic and butter. Can you even think of a more perfect duo? This weeknight meal is both unbelievably delicious and so easy to throw together.
You could add a side or two, but that would mean another pan to wash. Maybe some pasta or even zucchini noodles. Personally, I can’t get the picture of this juicy shrimp piled on some crusty bread out of my head.
21. Lemon Garlic Baked Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes
As soon as your family gets a taste of these incredible pork chops, they’ll be begging you to make them again! The lemon garlic marinade is absolutely to die for.
The pork gets so tender and juicy, and the veggies become charred and caramelized. This dish only needs about 25 minutes in the oven, which makes it the ultimate weeknight meal.
22. Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sheet Pan
This Jamaican chicken sheet pan meal is a perfect fall dish, packed with sweet potato, apple, and bacon. Do yourself a huge favor and get a really great Jamaican jerk seasoning.
It’s the absolute star here. After a little bit of chopping, you just place everything on a baking sheet and pop it in the oven. It just doesn’t get easier or more delicious than this meal!
23. Sheet Pan Spinach Tomato Ricotta Pasta Frittata
A sheet pan meal for breakfast is a genius move and an amazing way to feed a lot of people. In this dish, the eggs get whisked with parmesan cheese, which makes them so silky.
- And with shallot, spinach, and tomatoes, every single bite is just bursting with flavor. You should save this recipe for your next brunch. Your guests are going to thank you!
