The Sheet-Pan Recipes Your Weeknights Are Missing

Sheet Pan Beef and Sweet Potatoes with Gremolata
Photo: Jacob Fox

We love putting a sheet pan in the oven and having a complete dinner ready all at once. These deliciously simple sheet-pan dinner recipes are endlessly customizable and perfect for busy weeknights. Whether you need a side dish or an entrée or both, there's a sheet-pan recipe for you here.

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Artichoke and Cheese Chicken Breasts with Rosemary Baby Carrots

Artichoke and Cheese Chicken Breasts with Rosemary Carrots
Jason Donnelly

This one is a winner when it comes to easy one-pan recipes. Each chicken breast is topped with a delicious mix of artichokes and boldly flavored soft cheese. Thanks to the roasted rosemary baby carrots, you'll also get in an easy serving of veggies when you make this sheet-pan dinner.

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Sheet-Pan Chicken with Lemons and Green Olives

Sheet-Pan Chicken with Lemons and Green Olives
Blaine Moats

Cooking chicken thighs is a cinch with this recipe. Roast the chicken with lemon wedges and shallots until it's golden brown, then add butter and olives to the drippings to make a delicious pan sauce. This easy one-pan recipe is quick and will be devoured in no time.

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Roasted Vegetable and Chicken Sausage Pizza

Roasted Vegetable-Chicken Sausage Pizza
Jason Donnelly

Do you know what sheet pans are ideal for? Homemade pizza! You can put down the delivery menu because this sheet-pan pizza recipe is loaded with chicken sausage and veggies. Its homemade goodness will outshine all your usual take-out spots. Pile it high with mushrooms, bell peppers, dried tomatoes, and asparagus. Feel free to mix and match the toppings or add your own.

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Chicken Andouille-Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Green Beans

Chicken Andouille-Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Green Beans
Jason Donnelly

Say goodbye to bland weeknight dinners because this one-pan recipe is packed with flavor. Give the brown rice and chicken andouille sausage filling fiery flavor by mixing in a dash of Cajun seasoning, then top with plenty of cheese. Roast for a tasty, mildly spicy one-pan dinner ready in less than an hour. It even comes with a side of roasted green beans.

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Sheet-Pan Egg-Stuffed Bagels

Sheet Pan Egg-Stuffed Bagels
Carson Downing

Look no further than these egg-stuffed bagels for a delightfully easy sheet-pan breakfast (or breakfast for dinner) recipe. Nobody wants to clean up after a big breakfast, and this easy one-pan recipe means less to wash. Top the bagels with fresh tomatoes or a drizzle of hollandaise sauce for a deliciously simple dish.

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Cod and Tomatoes with Crispy Parsley Crumbs

Cod and Tomatoes with Crispy Parsley Crumbs
Andy Lyons

Have a picky eater at your table? No sweat! This easy sheet-pan dinner is perfect for the family member who turns up their nose at veggies. Cut down on prep time by dressing the roasted tomatoes in crispy panko and fresh parsley (the same coating you'll be using for the cod fillets).

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Pork Loin Chops with Potato Packets

potato pork loin chops
Jason Donnelly

If you prefer a one-pan dinner that's a bit more structured, try this pork chop sheet-pan recipe. You'll roast pork loin chops and potato slices in the same sheet pan, but the potatoes (and seasoning) stay separate from the pork, cooking in a foil packet. The best part? This meat-and-potatoes meal is ready in just 40 minutes.

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Roasted Sausage with Mushrooms, Squash, and Polenta

Roasted Sausage with Mushrooms, Squash, and Polenta
Blaine Moats

This sheet-pan supper recipe is so easy and filling that you'll want to immediately add it to your weekly rotation. Roasting uncooked Italian sausage links cuts down on prep time (just put them in the pan, no precooking needed). Also, cooking them with veggies and polenta in one sheet pan makes cleanup a breeze. This full-flavored dish includes everything you need for a simple and filling weeknight meal.

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Chicken Fajitas in a Flash

Chicken Fajitas in a Flash
Blaine Moats

Put away that skillet—you can make chicken fajitas in your sheet pan! Broil chicken, bell peppers, and onions together while you prep your favorite toppers for the fastest sheet-pan fajitas recipe you've ever made.

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Mini Meat Loaves, Green Beans, and Potatoes

Mini Meat Loaves, Green Beans, and Potatoes
Blaine Moats

Meat loaf, green beans, and potatoes all in one pan? Don't mind if we do. This easy sheet-pan recipe packs a filling punch by serving up two side dishes at once. The best part? Everyone gets their own mini meatloaf—a perfect personal portion!

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Lemon-Roasted Tuna and Asparagus

Lemon-Roasted Tuna Asparagus
Jacob Fox

You don't have to rely on canned tuna if you want a quick weeknight dinner. In fact, this sheet-pan dinner starts out with fresh tuna steaks and takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. Roast the tuna with a lemon dressing and fresh asparagus, then serve with mixed greens for a fast and healthy, super-delish dinner.

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Roasted Salmon with Broccoli and Tomatoes

Lemon-Herb Roasted Salmon with Broccoli and Tomatoes
Blaine Moats

Try this easy sheet-pan salmon recipe for a complete and balanced meal with little to no cleanup. Start by roasting salmon, broccoli, and tiny grape or cherry tomatoes together in your sheet pan. You'll have a meal full of protein and veggies in no time. Serve with rice, orzo, or bread to add the grain food group to your meal.

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Make-It-Mine Sheet-Pan Dinner

Make-It-Mine Sheet Pan Dinner
Adam Albright

Whether you want to fix a sheet-pan shrimp recipe, sheet-pan chicken recipe, or another type of protein, this meal prep strategy takes one easy formula and provides endless ways to change it up. Simply choose your protein, add 6 cups of your favorite veggies, pick a flavor combo, then roast all of it at once.

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Sheet-Pan Beef and Sweet Potatoes with Gremolata

Sheet Pan Beef and Sweet Potatoes with Gremolata
Jacob Fox

For an effortless sheet-pan dinner, try this recipe. With only 15 minutes of prep time, the sweet potatoes and beef go straight into the oven to roast together. It all gets topped with a fresh parsley gremolata. This is a delicious and filling weeknight dinner that will please the whole family.

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Ginger Shrimp and Vegetables

Ginger Shrimp and Vegetables
Carson Downing

Forget orange chicken and try this Asian-inspired, citrus-infused shrimp sheet-pan recipe tonight. You need just one sheet pan to make the entire quick and easy seafood dinner, perfect for special occasions and weeknights alike.

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Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops

Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chop
Matthew Clark

Pork chops are a dinnertime staple, but have you tried them stuffed with pesto, pine nuts, and feta cheese? This impressive pork chop sheet-pan recipe comes together in less than an hour, making for a nutritious and exciting weeknight treat.

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Panko-Roasted Asparagus

Panko Roasted Asparagus
Andy Lyons

A crunchy bread crumb topping and Dijon mustard sauce make this asparagus side dish a zesty, satisfying vegetable sheet-pan recipe. Dip asparagus spears in a creamy lemon-mayo sauce for a healthier spin on crispy french fries.

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Breaded Chicken Strips and Sweet Potato Fries

Breaded Chicken Strips and Sweet Potato Fries
Karla Conrad

Looking for a kid-approved sheet-pan dinner perfect for a weeknight? Breaded chicken fingers with french fries are just the thing. Don't worry; parents will love it too. We've even swapped in sweet potatoes for the standard russets to sneak in more nutrients.

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Chicken Sausage and Peppers

Chicken Sausage and Peppers
Carson Downing

This healthy sheet-pan dinner recipe takes the crown when it comes to easy prep. Spend 15 minutes slicing peppers, onions, and chicken sausage, then let your oven do the rest. You can enjoy the deliciously roasted result all on its own or serve the mix with baguette slices or in a bun for sausage and pepper sandwiches.

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Make-Ahead Chicken-Spinach Calzones

Make-Ahead Chicken-Spinach Calzones
Blaine Moats

We stuffed meat, cheese, and veggies into pizza dough so that you can enjoy multiple food groups in one handheld sheet-pan recipe. Oh, and did we mention you can make this calzone snack recipe up to a month in advance? You're welcome!

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Turkey Meat Loaf Pockets with Peach Barbecue Glaze

Turkey Meat Loaf Pockets with Peach-Barbecue Glaze
Jacob Fox

What's better than your own personal meat loaf? Your own personal meat loaf stuffed with veggies and cheese! This sheet-pan supper recipe comes together with just 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes in the oven. It's a filling meal for the whole family that's hearty, nutritious, and easy to make.

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Fried Smashed Potatoes

Fried Smashed Potatoes
Jason Donnelly

It's not hard to see why these smashed potatoes are one of our most popular potato sides ever, especially because they're covered in Parmesan cheese. Whether you serve them for breakfast or dinner, these smashed potatoes are an easy sheet-pan recipe that's sure to steal the show.

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Cheesy Chorizo Sheet-Pan Frittata

Cheesy Chorizo Sheet Pan Frittata sliced in squares
Blaine Moats

We know you usually save your frittata recipes for breakfast time, but this chorizo-filled recipe is too good to limit to just one time of day. Loaded up with 12 eggs, chorizo, black beans, and plenty of gooey cheese, this breakfast-for-dinner recipe will keep you from craving a midnight snack. Make it even more enticing by topping with tomatoes, avocado, and fried tortilla strips.

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Greek Chicken and Vegetable Sheet-Pan Dinner

Greek Chicken and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner
Peter Ardito

Plenty of veggies and Greek-seasoned chicken make a satisfying, healthy, and easy dinner. Load up on bell peppers, roasted tomatoes, and tender cauliflower alongside your chicken. Did we mention it fits Paleo dinner recipe criteria too?

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Asian Shrimp Sheet-Pan Dinner

Asian Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner
Jason Donnelly

Just look at all those good-for-you veggies! It's easy to add a serving or two to your plate since this dish includes carrots, bell peppers, and napa cabbage. With veggies taking up most of the room in this Asian-inspired sheet pan, shrimp are the perfect space-saving protein.

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