25+ Easy Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes - I Heart Naptime (2024)

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Jamielyn Nye
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25+ sheet pan dinners that are easy to put together and will make dinnertime a dream with easy prep work and less dishes!

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Table of Contents

  • Family Favorite Sheet Pan Dinners
  • Chicken Dinners
  • Healthy Recipes
  • Beef Dinners
  • Fish Dinners
  • Pork Dinners

Family Favorite Sheet Pan Dinners

When it comes to one pan dinners, I love how easy, quick and delicious they are. Hardly any clean up and a tasty and flavorful meal in no time. There are even tons of healthy one pan dinners that are perfect for meal prep. Win!

Oh. My Goodness. When I first heard about sheet pan dinners, I felt like my salvation had come in the form of a shiny metal tray. This idea is pure genius. Easy to prepare. Easy to cook (as in, “I don’t have to stand by the stove and watch/mix/flip it”). And easy to clean. Win, win, and WIN!

I seriously could make one pan dinners every night for a month and not repeat a single recipe, same goes for pasta recipes. The possibilities are endless (and delicious!). I find myself reaching for these recipes more and more these days as our family gets busier.

Want to know a fun trick? These easy one pan dinners will become your favorite thing once you try this! Cover your baking dish with a sheet of foil, bake your food, eat, then roll up the foil and throw it away. That means these recipes require no dishes! No more pots to scrub or pans to soak—it’s truly the best!

These sheet pan dinners are a staple in our home. I know you will love them too—each one is flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Enjoy!

Chicken Dinners

Chicken sheet pan dinners are probably what we eat most frequently. Chicken can be a tough meat to cook sometimes as you can’t under cook it, but you definitely don’t want to overcook it either. Plus, without flavoring, chicken can be a bit bland.

These easy dinners will make you fall in love with chicken all over again! The meat turns out perfectly seasoned and super juicy and tender since it is roasting in its own juices. Your kids will be begging for seconds!

  • Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
  • Pizza Chicken Roll-Ups
  • Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
  • Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
  • Baked Chicken Tenders
  • BBQ Chicken Dinner
  • Garlic Dijon Chicken and Brussels by Natasha’s Kitchen
  • Lemon Butter Chicken by Veggie Balance
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Healthy Recipes

Another reason I love one pan dinners is they can be a great way to get in a healthy meal. So many of them are loaded with veggies and/or lean meats. This is a huge plus, as my family and I have been trying to eat healthier.

Previously, any time I tried to eat more healthy, it always felt like meal prep quickly became my other full-time job. You can imagine my relief when I discovered this list of healthy sheet pan dinner recipes!

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Beef Dinners

I have to admit it—I was surprised to learn that beef could be used to make sheet pan dinners. I’ve been pleasantly surprised to learn how well my oven cooks beef. I had no idea! These recipes are some of my favorite ways to cook a hearty meal while I can tend to other tasks in my kitchen like dishes or drinking a warm cup of coffee for once! :)

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Fish Dinners

My kids weren’t always the biggest fish fans. Come to think of it, neither was I. Now I’m convinced that anyone who says they don’t like fish just hasn’t had it cooked properly. These sheet pan dinners with fish are so tender, flakey and flavorful—my children love these, and so do I.

Plus, if you haven’t had much experience cooking with fish, this can be a great way to get exposure while being hands-off the vast majority of the time.

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Pork Dinners

Pork is a surprisingly versatile meat. Depending on what you cook pork with, the meat can take on the flavors of an Asian meal, or a Mexican one. Each cut of pork has a distinct flavor and texture as well, so you will never get bored with these recipes!

Which one of these sheet pan dinners will you try first? Bookmark this one, because you’ll definitely want to try them all!

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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.

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22 comments

    • Maria

    Where’s the clambake in the picture?

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    • rachel frampton

    My sister and I would like to cook a skillet chicken Caprese, which is why we have decided to start looking for sheet pan recipes. Well, thank you for suggesting here that we can make a Balsamic chicken and veggies too. I’ll also keep in mind to tell her that we can make a roasted sausage and vegetable recipe.

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    • TaraLyn

    Fabulous

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    • Robin Smith

    I am trying to view the 25 sheet pan recipes, but only can view 6. Help?

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      • Lena

      Great meal ideas & sooooo easy! Can’t wait to try a couple!! Love you jamielyn!!

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        • Jamielyn Nye

        Hope you enjoy! :)

      • Elizabeth

      Love your site, love your cookbook, love your instagram feed~You have such a sweet demeanor. Thank you for sharing your talents with us all.
      Beth

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        • Jamielyn

        Thanks for your kind comment Elizabeth! :)

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      • Tracy Valentine

      Hey I just wanted to thank you for putting this list together – I’m about half way thru trying them all and almost all so far have been super good! We’ve found quite a few favorites! I’ve really enjoyed many of the recipes on your blog – thank you!

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        • Jamielyn

        I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed these! Sheet Pan dinners are my favorite!

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      • Aaron Perry

      Your recipes look great. I’m always looking for different ideas for my wife and I at our ages over 75 years to enjoy and stay healthy. These recipes look very promising. Thank you. ❤️

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        • Jamielyn

        I’m so glad you can try some of these recipes! Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. :)

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      • Angie | Big Bear’s Wife

      I’m in love with sheet pan meals too! They’re so easy and there are so many choices!

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      • Cookin Canuck

      Sheet pan meals are life savers when I need to get an easy dinner on the table in no time. Bookmarking this awesome list!

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      • Erin @ The Speckled Palate

      I’m a sucker for sheet pan dinners because they’re so easy! And I just adore this list! I’d like to try one of each. :)

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      • Ang Paris

      Thanks so much for including my sheet pan turkey dinner! I’m pinning this to my one pan/pot board because there are so many tasty looking dinners here!

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      • Renee – Kudos Kitchen

      Sheet pan suppers are all the rage. Each one of these looks like a winner.

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      • Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling

      These all look SO delicious!!

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      • Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      Oh, man do I love sheet pan meals, too! You’ve rounded up some fantastic ones here! Thanks for sharing!

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      • Stephanie

      Oh these recipes make me so happy!! LOVE sheet pan meals!

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    25+ Easy Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes - I Heart Naptime (2024)

    FAQs

    What is the basic of sheet pan dinner? ›

    A sheet pan takes the concept of a one-pot meal and flips it onto a pan. It saves time, makes clean-up easier, and doesn't require expensive equipment or fancy ingredients. Just start with your protein of choice, then add vegetables, fat and flavorings, and roast at high heat until everything is golden brown.

    What to make for dinner when unsure? ›

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    • 5Speedy shepherd's pie. ...
    • 6Beef stroganoff. ...
    • 7Lamb kofte with beetroot hummus. ...
    • 8Lamb korma.

    Can I use parchment paper for sheet pan dinners? ›

    Lining the pan

    Cleanup is a breeze when you line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

    What to make when you have no time to cook? ›

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    What is the difference between a baking sheet and a sheet pan? ›

    Quarter sheet pans are typically 9 by 13 inches (a standard size for sheet cakes), half sheet pans are 18 by 13 inches (this is the size of most pans described simply as baking sheets) and full sheet pans are 26 by 18 inches (too big to fit in many home ovens, but the standard commercial size).

    How long to put sheet pan dinner in the oven? ›

    Temperatures range from 375-400°F for sheet pan meals. Depending on the vegetables and protein you've chosen, it may take anywhere from 35-45 minutes to cook thoroughly. Remember if you've chosen something you know will overcook in that period, you want to add it in later on in the cooking time.

    What should I cook for dinner when lazy? ›

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    What can you not cook on parchment paper? ›

    This means that if you're cooking in a skillet over medium, medium-low, or low heat, you'll probably be fine using parchment. Hill uses it in the oven all the time for any temps under 450°F, but never risks using it on the grill, with the broiler, or in a skillet over high heat because the temperature can exceed 500°F.

    Should I bake chicken on foil or parchment paper? ›

    While you could cover a pan with another pan or lid, parchment paper allows the oven heat to penetrate the chicken more easily, resulting in an evenly cooked piece of meat.

    Do you cover sheet pan dinners with foil? ›

    We recommend foil over parchment paper for sheet pan cooking. As it conducts heat, foil can help accelerate the cooking process and help browning.

    What to make for dinner when nothing sounds good? ›

    What to eat when nothing sounds good: 25 balanced meal ideas
    • Ham or turkey & cheese sandwich with a side of fruit.
    • Rotisserie chicken with frozen microwaveable rice and veggies.
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    What to cook when you're bored easy? ›

    Soups, stews, bolognese sauces, white sauces, beans and lentils are all good big batch foods that can be transformed into a variety of dishes.

    How do you cook if you're lazy? ›

    These lazy dinner recipes are anything but boring.
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    Why do we have sheet pan dinners? ›

    They are complete dinners, including a protein, vegetable and starch, that are simply seasoned and placed to cook on one rimmed baking sheet, which is lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil, so there isn't even a mess to clean up after!

    What is a sheet pan baking sheet used for? ›

    A sheet pan, also referred to as baking tray, baking sheet, or baking pan, is a flat, rectangular metal pan placed in an oven and used for baking pastries such as bread rolls, cookies, sheet cakes, Swiss rolls, and pizzas.

    What does a full sheet pan look like? ›

    Full sheet pans are 26″ x 18″ and are designed for commercial ovens. These pans all have a raised rim that's about 1-inch high. How do I know what size sheet pan I have? You can easily determine your baking sheet's size by using a measuring tape or ruler to measure the width and length of the inside of the pan.

    What kind of pan for sheet pan dinner? ›

    Buy a Commercial-Grade Half Sheet-Pan

    And don't be tempted by the nonstick options—the best sheet-pans are made of heavy duty uncoated aluminized steel or natural aluminum, which will age beautifully and develop a nice coating of seasoning the more you use them.

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