Looking for an easy dinner idea with minimal clean-up? Try these 23 Simple Sheet Pan Dinners for Busy Nights at home.
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As I sat down to make my meal plan today, I came across a recipe for a sheet pan dinner. And, as I added the ingredients to my grocery list, I realized I’ve never shared sheet pan dinner recipes which surprised me because I’m all about finding quick, easy, and frugal dinner ideas and sharing them with you.
Although, ground beef, rotisserie chicken, 10-minute meals, and 20-minute meals are all perfect to make when you have a very busy night with little time to cook. There is nothing like a sheet pan dinner. It’s not only healthy but simple to prepare with minimal clean-up.
What is a Sheet Pan Dinner?
If you’ve never heard of a sheet pan dinner, it’s essentially an entire dinner that you bake in the oven on a sheet pan. It usually consists of protein, vegetables, and seasoning or marinade.
Why Should You Make Sheet Pan Dinners?
Well, besides the fact that they are so delicious, here are a few more reasons that you and your family may like sheet pan dinners:
- They are perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t know what to cook.
- Clean-up is a breeze because you have fewer dishes to wash.
- There is usually very little prep.
- Makes meal planning quick and easy.
- Uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry or fridge saving you money at the grocery store.
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23 Simple Sheet Pan Dinners for Busy Nights
These sheet pan dinners are the perfect quick, frugal, and healthy meals to make on busy weeknights when you need something on the table fast. You will find easy chicken, beef, and pork sheet pan dinners as well as recipes with shrimp, salmon, and gnocchi. Enjoy!
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Veggies– The Feathered Nester
This Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Veggies is healthy, hearty, and full of flavor. It is an easy one-sheet pan dinner that the whole family will love!
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner- Lemons and Zest
Dinner on one pan? Yes! This simple Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is easy to toss together and clean-up is a breeze. Crispy roasted potatoes, garlic green beans and juicy, parmesan-crusted chicken is a meal everyone will be begging for.
Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Vegetables– Cinnamon & Sage Co.
Enjoy all the delicious Mediterranean flavors that you love with this easy Sheet Pan Greek Chicken & Vegetables recipe. This quick meal has everything that you need for dinner in just a few simple steps in just one dish.
Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies Dinner-Budget Delicious
This fuss-free sheet pan chicken dinner with veggies is perfect for busy families who still want to eat a healthy, hot meal for dinner. Toss, bake, and serve. It really is that easy!
Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Kabobs– This DIY Life
Craving chicken kabobs but don’t want to take the time to put everything on skewers or grill them? These chicken kabobs are made in the oven without skewers! Bake the lightly spiced chicken with all the vegetables on a sheet pan for an easy meal. This is a healthy meal that is sure to be popular on your family’s dinner rotation.
Sheet Pan Stirfry– Princess Pinky Girl
This sheet pan stir fry made with chicken and veggies is filled with rich flavors the whole family will enjoy.
Sheet Pan Chicken with Lemon-The Art of Food and Wine
Easy Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots is the perfect one-pan meal. Loaded with flavor from a lemon, rosemary, and garlic marinade.
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Sweet Potatoes– Recipes from a Pantry
You will love this comforting, easy, filling, and over-the-top delicious Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Thighs and Sweet Potato recipe. It is extremely easy to make with pantry staples and cooks in just 30 mins.
Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken Drumsticks-Mashup Mom
Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken Drumsticks is such an easy and affordable weeknight dinner recipe. They cook up with potatoes and broccoli on a single pan, for built-in sides with easy clean-up.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas- The Cooking Duo
Enjoy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas cooked in one pan! Ready in just 30 minutes, this Mexican classic is packed full of bold flavors and is perfect for busy weeknights.
One Pan Maple Dijon Chicken– Simply Stacie
This one-pan meal is perfect for those busy nights. You’ll love the tender chicken baked with butternut squash, purple potatoes, and broccoli roasted to perfection.
Pineapple Sheet Pan Chicken– Heather Barrett
A quick and easy Pineapple Sheet Pan Chicken made in under 30 minutes bursting with flavor. From its pineapple tidbits to the vegetables and chicken, the flavor combination is amazing.
Chicken and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner– 3 Boys and a Dog
This chicken and sausage sheet pan is perfect when you don’t have time to cook. It’s budget-friendly, packed with protein, and so tasty.
Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner– Two Pink Peonies
This chicken apple sausage sheet pan dinner is such an easy recipe for a busy weeknight. It is so easy to throw together and clean-up is a breeze!
Sweet and Spicy Creole Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner-Pass Me a Spoon
This sausage sheet pan meal is bursting with flavor. Done in 30 minutes and absolutely delicious.
Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies- The Happier Homemaker
This easy sheet pan sausage and vegetable recipe is a fast, easy dinner recipe perfect for those busy weeknights. Hurray for healthy and filling meals in just 30 minutes!
Oven Baked Ranch Pork Chops-When is Dinner?
These oven-baked ranch pork chops made on a sheet pan are not only frugal but quick and delicious.
BBQ Meatloaf Sheet Pan Dinner– Cooking and Cussing
BBQ Meatloaf Sheet Pan Dinner is a quick and easy comfort food classic that is packed with flavor. Veggie-filled mini meatloaves are topped with barbecue sauce and then surrounded with buttery baby dutch yellow potatoes and green beans dressed in scrumptious herb oil.
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas-The Delicious Spoon
Sheet Pan Fajitas are perfect for those busy nights when you have to race out the door or just plain old don’t want to stand at the stove! Cut up everything the night before and then throw it all on a baking sheet and in less than 15 minutes dinner is served.
Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes and Zucchini– The Short Order Cook
Fresh veggies & buttery shrimp scampi make a complete meal with just a few simple ingredients. This low-carb sheet pan recipe is simple to make & tastes like you ordered something from your favorite Italian restaurant.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies– Aubrey’s Kitchen
This sheet pan of salmon and veggies is the perfect healthy weeknight meal. Kid-friendly, ready in less than 30 minutes, and has lots of flavor variations.
Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Vegetables– I Heart Vegetables
This sheet pan gnocchi with vegetables is a family favorite. It’s easy to make and very tasty.
Sheet Pan Pineapple Fried Rice-The Sassy Foodie
Fried rice is the perfect side to “fakeaway” nights – otherwise known as homemade takeout. Crisp rice, salty soy sauce, zesty garlic, and the surprise sweetness of pineapple make this fried rice absolutely perfect!
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- 26 Quick and Easy Pork Recipes- Simple pork recipes that are so delicious they will please even the pickiest of eaters.
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