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)

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    What to cook a sheet pan dinner at? ›

    Basic: Roast bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts on a bed of thinly sliced bell peppers at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Upgraded: Roast bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts on a bed of thinly sliced bell peppers, thinly sliced red onion and fresh oregano sprigs at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

    Can you prep sheet pan meals ahead of time? ›

    You can also prep components ahead and store in the fridge for up to 5 days, making it even easier! Sheet pan chicken fajitas with tender and juicy chicken, bell peppers, and onions tossed in a delicious homemade fajita seasoning. Ideal for meal prep or for a simple weeknight dinner.

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    The right baking sheet to use for sheet pan dinners is called a half-sheet pan. It's made of heavy-gauge metal, measures 18 by 13 inches, and has a 1-inch rim all the way around. It's sturdy enough to take high oven heat — and sometimes broiler heat if your recipe calls for it.

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    What temperature do you bake sheet pan dinner? ›

    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.

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

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    Can I use parchment paper for sheet pan dinners? ›

    Aluminum foil and parchment paper are your friends.

    Line the pan with either foil or parchment before cooking to help make clean-up easy! Remember: If you're broiling, do not use parchment paper, which can catch fire. Go with the foil, and mist it with cooking spray to prevent food from sticking.

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    Do you cover sheet pan dinners? ›

    Foil is the right choice when you're roasting at temperatures of 425°F (220°C) or higher. Unless it's labelled non-stick, foil needs greasing, and — surprise! — it makes no difference if the shiny side is up or down. Cover the baking sheet completely, including the sides and corners, to catch any mess.

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