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41 Sheet Pan Dinner Ideas

Published: Feb 22, 2023 by Kelsey Smith

Explore these easy sheet pan dinner ideas to find an easy meal for the whole family. A single sheet pan is all you need for these easy meals. Sheet pan dinners have been popular for years because they are simple and convenient.

What is a sheet pan meal? As the name suggests, a sheet pan dinner is a meal that is cooked on one sheet pan in the oven. This means that there is minimal clean-up required and the ingredients are cooked together, resulting in a flavorful and cohesive meal.

What is a sheet pan? A sheet pan is a flat, rectangular pan with raised edges that is commonly made of aluminum, stainless steel, or cast iron. It is typically used for baking or roasting and is perfect for cooking a sheet pan dinner. Do not use a flat cookie sheet or the juices and oils will drip off the sides.

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Sheet Pan Dinner Ideas.

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Sheet Pan Sizes
The Benefits
Chicken Recipes
Beef Recipes
Pork Recipes
Seafood Recipes
Vegetarian Recipes
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Sheet Pan Sizes

Generally, sheet pan recipes require a half-sheet pan. Sheet pans come in a variety of sizes, but a standard half-sheet pan (18 x 13 inches) is the most popular size for home cooking, making it the perfect size for most sheet pan dinner recipes.

For a small sheet pan meal (or a small oven) you may only need a quarter-sheet pan (13 x 9 inches). This sheet pan chicken thigh recipe for two is small enough for a quarter-size sheet pan.

Chicken Thighs and Green Beans on a Quarter-Size Sheet Pan.

If you don't have a sheet pan, a large roasting pan can do in a pinch.

The Benefits

Easy to prepare. Most sheet pan dinner recipes require only a few minutes of preparation time, and then the oven does the rest of the work. This makes them perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.

Customizable. Many recipes allow you to use whatever ingredients you have on hand or whatever flavor profile you like. They can be a great way to use up leftover ingredients in your fridge.

Easy clean-up. Since everything is cooked on a single pan, there are fewer dishes to wash, making this a great option for those who hate doing the dishes.

Variety. There are countless variations of sheet pan dinners. Chicken, beef, pork, fish, vegetarian, and vegan.

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Green Beans.

Chicken Recipes

Looking for a quick and easy dinner idea? Check out these delicious chicken sheet pan meals that are perfect for busy weeknights.

Chicken Breasts and Roasted Vegetables

You will love this easy recipe for thinly sliced marinated baked chicken breasts and roasted vegetables. It’s a deliciously quick weeknight meal.

Chicken Fajitas

Make sheet pan chicken fajitas with boneless skinless chicken breasts, onion, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and delicious seasonings.

Pesto Chicken Tray Bake

This pesto chicken tray bake is a very flavourful and easy to make weeknight dinner perfect for all the family. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

Ranch Chicken Breasts and Veggies

Chicken, potatoes, and veggies are seasoned with flavorful ranch seasoning for a delicious and easy chicken and veggies dinner.

Caprese Chicken Breasts

All you need is 5 ingredients and 30 minutes for this Caprese chicken breast recipe with mozzarella cheese, basil, grape tomatoes, and balsamic glaze.

Greek Chicken and Vegetables

When life gets busy easy dinners like this Greek chicken and vegetables recipe can make all the difference between getting a healthy and nutritious dinner on the table, and stopping at the golden arches.

Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes and Carrots

Oven-baked chicken drumsticks are roasted until crispy, juicy and delicious every time. This recipe is great for kids for an easy weeknight meal.

Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken

You’ll fall in love with this Greek yogurt marinated chicken recipe. The Greek yogurt marinade ensures tender, juicy, and full of flavor chicken.

BBQ Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Broccoli

You are going to love how quick and easy this BBQ chicken meal comes together.

Chicken Thighs with Brussels and Cabbage

Chicken thighs with brussels sprouts and red cabbage is convenient and easy to assemble and bake all in one meal made from affordable pantry staples.

Chicken Thighs with Brussels and Cabbage

Chicken Potato Bake

This chicken potato bake is made with chicken thighs and/or chicken drumsticks. The chicken and potatoes are marinated in a lemony garlic and herb marinade and baked on a sheet pan for quick cleanup.

Chicken Vesuvio

Sheet pan chicken Vesuvio is a one-pan meal made with whole chicken, sausage links, potatoes, peas, and white wine.

Lemon Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Tomatoes

An easy weeknight dinner of crispy chicken thighs, sweet baby peppers, roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and bright lemon. Ready in under an hour with easy clean-up.

Chicken Thighs and Brussels Sprouts

Easy one pan weeknight meal that’s so convenient, and delicious. These chicken thighs with brussels sprouts never disappoint.

Cajun Garlic Chicken and Fries

The easiest and most mouthwatering baked Cajun chicken recipe you’ll ever taste. This Cajun chicken is made easy using one pan, served alongside seasoned fries for a complete meal your family will love.

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Dinner

You’ll love this delicious prosciutto wrapped chicken dinner with asparagus, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. An easy sheet pan chicken and vegetables recipe ready in about 30 minutes.

Maple Ginger Chicken Tray Bake

This maple ginger chicken traybake is an easy weeknight dinner where the oven does the work. Gluten-free and low histamine recipe.

Chicken Thighs with Squash and Mushrooms

It takes just a single sheet pan and 15 minutes of active time to make this one pan chicken with squash and mushrooms. It is a great recipe for busy weeknight dinners. This recipe is paleo, gluten-free, and grain-free.

Chicken Thighs and Green Beans Dinner for Two

Baked chicken thighs and green beans make for a perfectly easy (and fast!) dinner. Sheet pan chicken thighs are juicy and delicious.

Beef Recipes

For hearty, satisfying, and easy dinner recipes, look no further than these mouth-watering easy sheet pan dinners that are sure to please.

Mini Meatloaves and Veggies

This mini meatloaves and veggies recipe makes is a flavorful comfort food meal with easy cleanup. Individual meatloaves with roasted broccoli and potatoes.

Steak Fajitas

Steak fajitas made with fresh veggies, lean beef, and homemade fajita seasoning. An easy, healthy dinner that’s done in 20 minutes.

Loaded Ground Beef Nachos

Loaded nachos are guaranteed to please. Layer a baking sheet with tortilla chips, lots of cheese, and your favorite toppings.

Pork Recipes

These delectable pork and sausage sheet pan dinners are a breeze to prepare and are perfect for delicious and hassle-free weeknight meals (or any day of the week).

Oven Baked Sausage and Peppers

This sausage and peppers recipe is easy to customize with your favorite bell peppers.

Ham Steaks with Potatoes and Green Beans

An easy weeknight sheat pan recipe, this ham steak meal with green beans, potatoes, and ham steaks is full of flavor and a whole meal in one.

Oven-Roasted Sausage and Potatoes

Simple and delicious, this one-pan oven-roasted sausage and potatoes recipe is filled with onion, sweet Italian sausage, bell peppers, and baby potatoes. Enjoy this hearty, family-friendly dinner as a quick weeknight meal and enjoy the leftovers for meal prep the next afternoon.

Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Vegetables

Easy oven pork tenderloin with honey mustard marinade. Roast vegetables in the same oven for an easy side dish.

Sausage and Veggies

This easy sausage and vegetable dinner is a real crowd pleaser. Naturally gluten free and dairy free and easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Pork Chips and Apples

Sheet Pan pork chops and apples with a creamy chipotle sauce. Juicy, tender pork chops, fingerling potatoes, and sweet apple wedges all roast on one sheet pan. Dinner in 30 minutes.

Kielbasa and Potatoes

Kielbasa and potatoes are a go-to throw-together meal, and it tastes delicious. Thick, juicy slices of kielbasa and crispy potatoes combine to make this one-pan meal.

Acorn Squash and Pork Chops

This acorn squash and pork chops with cranberries dinner has a honey sage vinaigrette. Ready in 30 minutes.

Sausage And Peppers With Pierogies

Sausage and peppers with pierogies is a hearty and flavorful dish that is a perfect weeknight meal for the entire family. An easy recipe that anyone can make with a few simple ingredients.

Harvest Chicken Apple Sausage Dinner

Harvest chicken apple sausage sheet pan dinner. Fall vegetables, sausage, and sweet crisp apples all tossed in a flavorful maple Dijon marinade.

Seafood Recipes

If you're a fan of fish and shrimp, these mouth-watering seafood sheet pan suppers are sure to delight your taste buds, with fresh and flavorful ingredients that are quick and easy to prepare.

Salmon and Veggies

This sheet pan salmon and veggies is the perfect healthy weeknight meal. Kid-friendly, ready in less than 30 minutes and lots of flavor variations.

Baked Sea Bass with Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Olives

Baked sea bass is elevated, healthy, and will be on your table in 30 minutes. Buttery sea bass fillets are served with Spanish romesco sauce, a generous amount of kalamata olives, potatoes, onions, and grape tomatoes.

Roasted Curry Shrimp and Zucchini

This healthy roasted curry shrimp and zucchini recipe is not only delicious, but it also comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Lemony Brown Butter Salmon Dinner

Flavorful salmon, crispy roast potatoes, and tender asparagus spears are tossed in a lemon zest-infused brown butter and chopped herbs.

Vegetarian Recipes

Looking for something meatless? You will love these flavorful and nutrient-packed vegetarian sheet pan dinners, which are easy to prepare and perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.

Sweet Potato Hash

This vegetarian sweet potato hash is done Tex-Mex style. Packed with flavor, vegetables, and protein, it’s easy to make in a full sheet pan. Plus, the kids will love it, too.

Vegetarian Sheet Pan Tacos with Chimichurri

These vegetarian tacos are filled with sweet potatoes, zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion.

Caprese Gnocchi with Pesto

This easy Caprese gnocchi recipe is a quick and easy way to feed a big family and dress up your weeknight dinner with minimal effort.

Vegan Portobello Fajitas

Sizzling and spicy bell pepper, onion, and mushroom strips make this vegan portobello fajitas truly delicious. Topped with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Vegan Tofu Fajitas

This easy tofu fajitas recipe will be your new favorite healthy and vegan dinner recipe.

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About Kelsey Smith

I am a freelance content writer for college-level textbooks by day, mommy by night, and a blogger in between. I live in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband, Xavier. When I'm not working on college textbooks, you might find me here, sharing recipes, social media tutorials, and more.

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Tressa says

February 23, 2023 at 9:16 pm

I cannot wait to try some of these recipes! Thanks for posting!

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