30 Best Sheet Pan Dinners That Make Cleanup a Breeze
One (pan) and done.
The almighty sheet pan is a true kitchen workhorse. It's a star at roasting veggies, cooking proteins, doling out dessert (fresh cookies, anyone?) and best of all, it can churn out complete sheet pan dinners that'll put your pots and pans to shame. Its short sides allow air in the oven to circulate around food more than in a baking dish, which means even cooking and better browning. Think: extra-charred bits of broccoli, golden-brown perfection on chicken recipes, even crispy oven bacon and evenly melted cheese.
Interested? Start by investing in a good sheet pan (though it doesn't have to be expensive) in a size that works for you. Half sheet pans (about 18 in. by 13 in.) are sufficient for recipes that serve four, while quarter sheet pans are ideal for smaller quantities or reheating leftovers. When you're ready to cook your one-pan meal, make sure you space out your ingredients on the pan to avoid crowding, which will cause your food to steam instead of crisp and caramelize.
Sheet pan dinners are also key for serving a lot of people without having to stand over the stove flipping, stirring or sautéing. Serve up sheet pan chicken parmesan for a comforting Sunday dinner or sheet pan gnocchi with sausage and veggies (all on the same pan!) for an easy family meal. Plus, it's a fact that dinner just tastes better when it requires less cleanup and zero fuss. Fewer dishes and lots of delish, ahead.
Sheet Pan Okonomiyaki
We gave the savory Japanese dish, typically cooked into a pancake-like shape on the stovetop, a weeknight-friendly twist.
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Rice With Ginger-Soy Salmon and Broccoli
Cook rice on a sheet pan for double the crispy bits — and half the dishes.
Sheet Pan Chicken With Apples and Delicata Squash
No time to cook a whole chicken? Break it into pieces (or ask the butcher to do it for you!) for a roast chicken dinner in under an hour.
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Sheet Pan Fajitas
Swap crumbled chorizo in for the eggs if you're serving this for dinner instead of breakfast.
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Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Sausage and Green Beans
Crisping up gnocchi in the oven (instead of boiling it) is our new favorite way to cook the pillowy pasta.
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Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken
Roasting the chicken with the veggies infuses them with rich, savory flavor to transform a simple meal into something delicious.
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Roasted Cod and Potatoes With Chorizo Vinaigrette
Not including salt or olive oil, this dinner only requires five ingredients: potatoes, cod, chorizo, shallot and sherry vinegar.
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Cheesy Mushroom Pizza
A sheet pan is our favorite tool for making homemade pies. It offers plenty of surface area and encourages an extra-crispy crust.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan
Make eight, cheesy chicken cutlets at once with your trusty sheet pan. Consider your Sunday dinner plans set.
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Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata
Clean out the fridge with this tasty breakfast-for-dinner. Stir leftover veggies and cheese into the egg mixture, pour onto a sheet pan and bake. Easy!
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Honey Mustard-Glazed Chicken Bake
Thighs and drumsticks create the most schmaltz to coat the veggies, but feel free to swap in bone-in, skin-on breasts if you prefer. Be sure to adjust the cook time as needed.
Sheet Pan Fish and Vegetables
Roasting fish in the oven is not only an easy way to get 'er done, but it also prevents your kitchen from smelling like halibut for days.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Brighten up sheet pan meals with a few add-ons: sliced citrus, a dash of hot sauce, or even a sprinkle of fresh herbs after it comes out of the oven go a long way.
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Sheet Pan Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bake
Loaded with three types of protein (bacon, eggs and sausage), this hearty breakfast would fit right in at the dinner table.
Chicken Suizas Nachos
Our secret to a perfect plate of nachos is to toss all of the ingredients instead of layering (for the best ratio of toppings to chips). Try it with these tasty chicken nachos.
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Sheet Pan Chickpea Chicken
You're just five ingredients away from this one-pan smoky, Spanish-inspired dinner.
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Mint and Feta Mini Meatloaf
Everyone gets their own mini meatloaf, flavored with salty cheese, olives, and fresh herbs, and you don't have to do dishes. That's what we call a win, win.
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Spanish Chicken and Peppers
Toss this recipe on a baking sheet for an impressively easy meal.
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Double Bean Nachos
This vegetarian dinner recipe is packed with protein thanks to pintos AND refried beans.
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Pancetta Chicken
Turn four ingredients into a crispy chicken bake in just minutes.
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