The oven does all the work for you with these Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Dinners. These healthy dinner ideas are great for busy weeknights!
Benefits of sheet pan dinners
Here are some of the benefits of sheet pan dinners:
- Sheet pan dinners are easy, healthy meals that require no additional sides.
- Prep time is minimal (all you have to do is place your ingredients on the sheet pan) and the oven does most of the work.
- Cleanup is very easy because everything cooks together on one pan.
- The combinations are endless so they're great for using up any leftover meat or produce you have on hand.
How to make sheet pan dinners
Here's my foolproof formula for making sheet pan dinners:
- Choose your protein. Just about any type of protein imaginable can be used in sheet pan dinners! Chicken, beef, pork, and shrimp are very popular. If you're looking for plant-based proteins, you can try tofu or canned chickpeas. All of these options work with a variety of veggies and sauces.
- Choose your vegetables. Once you've got a protein picked, fill up the rest of your sheet pan with vegetables. I love using whatever I have on hand in the fridge. Broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, bell peppers…seriously, anything goes! One thing to keep an eye on is varying cook times for different veggies but other than that, you can make anything work.
- Make an easy marinade. Finish off the meal by pouring on a homemade marinade before popping your sheet pan in the over. I typically combine pantry staples together, like a flavoured oil with a type of acid (vinegar, lemon juice, etc.) and a third ingredient such as garlic and/or dijon mustard. Need more inspiration? Check out these easy chicken marinades for some great ideas!
Beef & Pork Sheet Pan Recipes
These sheet pan meals range from steak to sausage to pork tenderloin and stir fry beef – they are so versatile and a great way to use up those cuts of meat that you would otherwise use for a roast. And unlike a roast dinner, these recipes only take 30 minutes in the oven!
Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables {Easy Dinner}
40 minutes
This Sheet Pan Sausage & Root Vegetable Scramble is a delicious quick and easy dinner cooked all on one pan in the oven with a hint of rosemary and garlic. Talk about healthy, easy fall eats!
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Serving: 1g | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 947mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 8650IU | Vitamin C: 117.2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.3mg
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas via Life Made Sweeter
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas are tender, juicy and full of flavor. Only one pan & perfect for busy weeknights! Best of all, options for low carb and keto options
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15-Minute Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli via Averie Cooks
EASY, HEALTHIER than going out for Chinese because it’s baked, and FASTER than calling for takeout!! So much FLAVOR in this family favorite! It’ll go into your regular rotation!!
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One Pan Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables via My Kitchen Love
One pan Za’atar Pork Tenderloin, Sweet Potato, and Cauliflower is a quick and healthy meal the whole family will love! Packed with lean protein and loads of family-loving vegetables, it’s a delicious and easy pork tenderloin recipe.
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Vegetarian and Seafood Sheet Pan Recipes
Below you'll find my fave seafood and vegetarian recipes that can be cooked on a sheet pan. You can cook all kinds of fish including salmon on a sheet pan, as well as shellfish like shrimp. I also love to do vegetarian sheet pan dinners with crispy chickpeas and root vegetables!
Sheet Pan Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Dressing
35 minutes
These Sheet Pan Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Dressing are a delicious vegan lunch idea that can be made almost all on one pan!
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Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 1233mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10117IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 7mg
Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Vegetables via Skinnytaste
This easy, delicious teriyaki salmon meal is SO good, made all on one sheet pan and ready in 20 minutes!
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Old Bay Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner via The Modern Proper
Seasoned with Old Bay, this asparagus, shrimp and sausage sheet pan dinner couldn’t be easier. Served with a lemon aioli, it’s the kind of meal that just might find its way into your weekly rotation!
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Maple Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner via Salt & Lavender
My maple salmon sheet pan dinner with sweet potatoes and asparagus is an easy, fast, delicious, and comforting fall meal!
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Tandoori Tofu Sheet Pan Dinner via Minimalist Baker
Dinner made on 1 pan with 7 ingredients? That’s our kind of meal! This sheet pan dinner features crumbled tofu, tender roasted vegetables, and our Indian-inspired tandoori spice mix. It’s flavorful, oh so satisfying, and plant-based, and we’re in love with how simple and versatile it is!
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Cooking Chicken on a Sheet Pan
If you're looking to cook chicken alone on a sheet pan instead of adding all the veggies and sauce altogether at once, I've got a super handy guide on how to make the BEST baked chicken breast – and I've even included 6 marinades and spice rub ideas!
Below you'll also find a TON of sheet pan chicken recipes – they are by far the easiest when it comes to sheet pan dinners and you just can't ever go wrong with chicken!
Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
40 minutes
These Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious low carb lunch idea that comes together in 30 minutes!
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Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 1169mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2324IU | Vitamin C: 184mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg
Indian-Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
40 minutes
These Indian-Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are super easy to make and come together on one sheet pan – they’ve even got pakoras!
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Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 1206mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg
Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
35 minutes
These Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a low carb lunch idea with a lemon-oregano marinade, and they're ready in 30 minutes!
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Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 153.5mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Sheet Pan Crispy Coconut Chicken
40 minutes
This Sheet Pan Crispy Coconut Chicken with mango salsa and sweet potato fries is the perfect dinner idea for busy weeknights.
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Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 1075mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 7716IU | Vitamin C: 119mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
Chicken & Butternut Squash Harvest Bowls
40 minutes
These Chicken & Butternut Squash Harvest Bowls are filled with fall flavours and an easy meal prep idea. Almost everything cooks on one pan!
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Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 110.6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
Sriracha Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken
45 minutes
This Sriracha Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken is a super easy and healthy 30-minute dinner idea that doubles as your weekly meal prep!
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Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 1251mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4893IU | Vitamin C: 187mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas {Quick + Easy}
30 minutes
These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick and easy way to enjoy your Tex Mex favourite. Everything’s made on one pan in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 472mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken
30 minutes
This Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken is a healthy, low carb dinner idea – it comes together on one pan in 30 minutes and is great for meal prep!
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Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6700IU | Vitamin C: 103.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.6mg
30-Minute Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken
35 minutes
This Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken is a healthy low-carb meal that's ready in just 30 minutes – plus, it's great for meal prep!
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Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 173.3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.8mg
Jamaican Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner via Sweet Peas and Saffron
Jamaican chicken sheet pan dinner bakes up with bell peppers, onions & potatoes in a spicy Jamaican spice rub in under 30 minutes. Top with fresh mango!
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Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken via Damn Delicious
A sheet pan dinner without any of the fuss! Just top with fresh tomatoes right before serving! Easy, quick, and refreshing!
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Paprika Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner via Sweet Peas and Saffron
This paprika chicken sheet pan dinner cooks all up on the same pan with potatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes.
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15-Minute Sheet Pan Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken via Averie Cookies
Fast, EASY, and loaded with fabulous teriyaki flavor! Tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and crisp-tender veggies make make for a DELISH one-pan meal with zero cleanup.
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Sheet Pan Honey Lemon Chicken with Asparagus via Life Made Sweeter
The perfect easy meal for busy weeknights. Best of all, made with tender and juicy chicken, asparagus coated in a sweet and savory sauce.
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Sheet Pan Hoisin Chicken via Life Made Sweeter
An easy one pan meal with healthy roasted veggies. Best of all, clean up is a breeze so this is perfect for busy weeknights!
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Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato via EatWell101
Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep recipe – Seasoned with olive oil and cajun spices then roasted to perfection, this easy sheet pan chicken meal prep with sweet potato recipe is great.
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Honey Apricot Chicken and Asparagus via The Seasoned Mom
This Sheet Pan Honey Apricot Chicken and Asparagus is a healthy and fresh Spring dinner that cooks entirely on one tray! Easy and FAST!
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More FAQs
What are the basics of sheet pan dinners?
Sheet pan dinners are super easy to make and comes down to three basics: a protein, a vegetable and a sauce or flavouring. Stick everything on a sheet pan then stick it in the oven until cooked through!
How long do you need to bake them for?
The total cooking time varies for each recipes, but sheet pan dinners typically come together in about 20 minutes.
Do you need to cover the sheet pan in tinfoil?
Nope! No need to cover the sheet pan in tinfoil, just add everything to the pan and place it in the oven uncovered.
What size sheet pan should I use?
I recommend using a half-sheet pan for these sheet pan dinners which is 13″ x 18″. This size allows you to cook a meal for a family of four on one pan.
Can you use frozen veggies for sheet pan dinners?
Yes, you can! You can roast frozen vegetables in the oven without needing to thaw them first. Keep in mind they will take extra time to cook and the texture may be different than what it'd be if you cooked fresh vegetables.
25+ Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Dinners
The oven does all the work for you with these Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Dinners. These healthy dinner ideas are great for busy weeknights! Here's a foolproof formula for making one.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup marinade of choice
- 1 lb protein of choice
- 2 cups vegetables of choice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a parchment-lined sheet pan, then bake for 20 minutes or so (specific instructions will vary per recipe linked above).
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Notes
This is a basic template of a sheet pan dinner.
Check out the links in this blog post for more individual meal prep recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 17g (6%)Protein: 14g (28%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 41mg (14%)Sodium: 360mg (16%)Potassium: 296mg (8%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 4697IU (94%)Vitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 29mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Comments & Reviews
Karen Novinger says
These look really yummy! I’m looking for an easy way to “prep ahead” for my Mom so she eats well when I vacation. Are these freeze-able?
Thanks!
Taylor Stinson says
Some of them should be freezable – you may want to go to the specific links as they might include freezing instructions.
Zedi says
Hi Taylor,
I love all these ideas for sheet pan meals. Perfect for meal prepping for busy week days. i was wondering if you can use the marinade for veggies too?
Taylor Stinson says
Hey Zedi! Most of these recipes has you incorporate sauce/marinades with the meat and veggies. If you’d like to leave the meat out, most of the sauces will also go great with veggies alone. Hope that helps!
Scarlet | Family Focus Blog says
I have recently fallen in love with sheet pan dinners. They are so good and so easy and they are usually very healthy too! Thanks for all the great dinner ideas!
Michael Morrissey says
Hey Tailor,
Just finished another batch of your insta golden lentil soup! Luv it.
This collection of sht pan recipes sparks my energy. Going to give one of these a whirl tomorrow.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Michael
@morrisseydesigns
Taylor Stinson says
So happy you like the soup so much Michael!!! 🙂
Chantene says
Tonight will be my third in a row of these delicious pan meals! Absofrickenlutely amazing! 🤗👍🏼👍🏼
Diane says
I can’t wait to try each & every one of these! What a perfect way, also, to get the teens in the kitchen learning to cook. Very important for this busy mama! 😁
Taylor Stinson says
Yay!! So happy to hear that Diane – let me know which ones you end up trying?
Amy Roskelley says
WOW! These seriously look amazing. We just started doing the sheet pan meals like this and I love it because less mess, and it seems like we’re always getting in plenty of veggies!
Taylor Stinson says
Thanks so much Amy!! Sheet pan meals are AMAZING right??! I love your blog so much, thanks for commenting <3
Dana says
This is such a gorgeous round-up, Taylor! Aside from it being hella colorful (lol), there are SO many easy dinners that are perfect for he busy summer days! Thanks so much for including my salmon! <3