Sheet Pans Are Changing the Dinner Game

By Andrea Beck
Updated July 25, 2019
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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

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You won't need any sauce to serve with these chicken breasts, because each one is topped with a delicious mix of artichokes and soft cheese. Just let it get nice and melty in the oven, and you'll have to remind yourself to let it cool before diving in for your first bite. You'll also get in an easy serving of veggies when you make this sheet-pan dinner, thanks to the roasted rosemary baby carrots.

Buy It: 2-Pack Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Half Sheet Pans, $19.99, Amazon

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Greek Meatballs with Squash "Noodles" and Tomatoes

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Yep, you can make "spaghetti" and meatballs on a sheet pan, too. Of course you won't be able to cook regular pasta, but it's perfect for roasting squash noodles and grape tomatoes until they're tender and delicious. Cook Greek-inspired ground beef (or lamb) meatballs on the same pan, then serve with crumbles of feta cheese.

Buy It: Spiralizer 5-Blade Vegetable Slicer, $24.98, Amazon

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Sheet-Pan Chicken with Lemons and Green Olives

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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 chicken recipe is simple and will be devoured in no time.

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Roasted Vegetable and Chicken Sausage Pizza

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You know what sheet pans are ideal for? Homemade pizza! You can put down the delivery menu, because this loaded chicken sausage and veggie pizza is about to outshine all your usual takeout spots. It's piled high with mushrooms, sweet peppers, dried tomatoes, and asparagus. You can also mix and match the toppings if you like one veggie more than another.

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Chicken Andouille-Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Green Beans

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Say goodbye to bland weeknight dinners—these stuffed peppers pack a ton of 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 and roast for a tasty, mildly spicy dinner that's ready in less than an hour. It even comes with a side of roasted green beans!

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Chicken Burgers with Smoky Succotash

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Craving a juicy burger? There's no need to fire up the grill. Instead, let your sheet pan do the work for you. These tasty chicken burgers can roast in your oven instead of on the grill, and they'll cook alongside a smoky succotash filled with fresh veggies. Now all you need are a few condiments (we recommend mashed avocado and pico de gallo).

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Cod and Tomatoes with Crispy Parsley Crumbs

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Have a picky eater at your table? No sweat! This easy sheet-pan dinner was made especially for the family member who turns up their nose at veggies. Dress up the roasted tomatoes in this recipe by covering them with crispy panko and fresh parsley. It's the same breading you'll use for the cod fillets, which seriously cuts down on prep time.

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Pork Loin Chops with Potato Packets

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If sheet-pan dinners make you antsy because you don't like your food to touch, this is the recipe for you. You'll roast pork loin chops and potato slices on the same sheet pan, but the potatoes (and their seasoning) stays separate from the pork by cooking them 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

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When autumn rolls around, you're going to want this fall dinner recipe on your weekly menu. Roasting uncooked Italian sausage links cuts down on prep time (just put them on the pan, no precooking needed), and cooking them together with veggies and polenta on one sheet pan makes cleanup a breeze. Make sure everyone gets a hearty scoop of polenta, mushrooms, and butternut squash on their plate!

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Parmesan-Crusted Cod with Garlicky Summer Squash

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Sheet pans are great for cooking an entrée and a side dish at the same time—and that's exactly what this recipe does. Cook crispy Parmesan-crusted cod on one side and a mix of garlicky zucchini and summer squash on the other. After just 40 minutes, your entire meal is ready to eat!

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Chicken Fajitas in a Flash

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

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Mini Meat Loaves, Green Beans, and Potatoes

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Meat loaf, green beans, and potatoes all in one pan? Don't mind if we do! This sheet-pan recipe serves up two side dishes and lets everyone have their own mini loaf personal portion.

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Lemon-Roasted Tuna and Asparagus

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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 super-delish dinner that's fast and healthy.

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Roasted Salmon with Broccoli and Tomatoes

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Another complete dinner with just one pan! Roast salmon, broccoli, and tiny grape or cherry tomatoes together on your sheet pan, and 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

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One easy formula, endless ways to change it up. 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

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We can't emphasize enough how easy this sheet-pan dinner really is. For starters, it takes only 15 minutes to prep the sweet potatoes and beef roast before popping them in the oven. You can even take a break while everything's roasting and stir together the quick parsley topper at the very end while the meat rests.

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Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top Pesto

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Don't waste your carrot tops! Instead, blend them with a few ingredients like basil and pine nuts, and turn them into pesto. It's the perfect topper for tender, oven-roasted carrots.

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Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops

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Yes, pork chops are a dinnertime staple, but have you tried them stuffed with pesto, pine nuts, and feta cheese? These fancy-looking stuffed chops cook on your sheet pan in less than an hour, making them a great weeknight treat.

Buy It: Wilton Bake It Better Non-Stick Baking Pan Set, $9.92, Walmart

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Indian-Spiced Roasted Peas

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In need of a quick veggie side dish? These roasted peas are here to save the day! A sprinkle of curry powder seriously spices up these pea pods, while Greek yogurt and mint make a fresh and cool dipping sauce.

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Panko-Roasted Asparagus

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A crunchy bread crumb topping and Dijon mustard sauce make this asparagus side dish a zesty, satisfying option. When you include a creamy lemon-mayo sauce on the side, this sheet-pan side dish is almost like a healthier version of french fries.

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Breaded Chicken Strips and Sweet Potato Fries

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This entire meal cooks all at once on a sheet pan and is a childhood favorite for kiddos or grown-ups wanting a taste of nostalgia. Breaded chicken fingers and french fries make a kid-approved plate; using sweet potatoes in place of the standard russets sneaks in more nutrients.

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Baked Chicken Breasts with Black Bean Rice Pilaf

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Take your baked chicken South of the Border. Ancho chile pepper, lime, and garlic add a nice kick to this Mexican-inspired dinner recipe. Serve it alongside a black bean rice pilaf with cilantro.

Buy It: Tramontina Simple Cooking 2-Quart Sauce Pan, $9.88, Walmart

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Chicken Sausage and Peppers

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When it comes to easy prep, this healthy sheet-pan dinner recipe takes the crown. Spend 15 minutes slicing sweet peppers, onions, and chicken sausage, then let your oven do the rest. You can enjoy the deliciously roasted end 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

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

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Roasted Broccoli and Olives

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We're always looking for ways to add more broccoli side dishes to our menu, and this sheet-pan recipe is always on our list since it's so easy. Roast broccoli and olives until tender but still firm, then top things off with a squeeze of lemon juice and pinch of sea salt.

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Turkey Meat Loaf Pockets with Peach Barbecue Glaze

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Everyone gets to enjoy their own meat loaf when you make them mini (and stuff them with veggies and cheese). Just 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes in the oven gives you a filling meal for the whole family—and it's under 400 calories!

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Fried Smashed Potatoes

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It's not hard to see why these smashed potatoes are one of our most popular potato sides ever, especially when they're covered in Parmesan cheese. Make these smashed potatoes for breakfast or dinner—they would be so good with poached eggs or chicken.

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Roasted Tomato Bread Toss

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Tomatoes and olives roast beautifully with a balsamic reduction on top. And what dish isn't instantly improved with big chunks of crusty bread? This sheet-pan panzanella would be tasty alongside any entrée, especially a chicken dinner or roasted beef.

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Cheesy Chorizo Sheet-Pan Frittata

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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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Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

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Cauliflower steaks are practically destined to be roasted. Top with a zucchini-onion mix and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a low-calorie vegetarian dish.

Buy It: Nordic Ware Naturals Quarter Sheet Pan, $8.99, Target

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Greek Chicken and Vegetable Sheet-Pan Dinner

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Plenty of veggies and Greek-seasoned c