Put your sheet pan to work with these delicious dinner recipes. Each dish is prepared on a sheet pan before going into the oven to cook, so there’s less cleanup after the meal. It’s also rich in protein, boasting at least 15 grams per serving, which helps repair muscles, energizes the body, regulates digestion, and more. Options like Broccoli and Tomato Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken and Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas make delicious and easy meals you’ll want to make again and again.
Pistachio-crusted halibut
A layer of pistachios combined with breadcrumbs over the halibut fillet provides a delicious crunch and a boost of vitamin B6, an important nutrient in regulating blood sugar levels. We like halibut’s firm texture and mild flavor, but you can also use cod, haddock, or tilapia instead.
Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken with Broccoli and Tomato
This Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken with Broccoli and Tomatoes is a blend of vitamin-rich veggies, a healthy dose of fiber, and lean protein, perfect for filling your plate. Season with lemon pepper to add brightness and spice.
sheet pan shrimp fajitas
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Fajitas are a great weeknight meal. The shrimp and vegetables cook quickly in one skillet, so these are ready in no time.
parmesan chicken and brussels sprouts
Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs are combined to achieve a crispy chicken topping without going through the full dredging process. While the oven is on, roast some potatoes and serve together a balanced and filling meal.
Sheet Pan Poblano & Corn Chicken Fajitas
These Sheet Pan Poblano and Corn Chicken Fajitas are seasoned with mild ancho chili powder, paprika, and cumin. The chicken and vegetables are cooked on a sheet pan under the broiler, so you can forget about the hot stove or grill and have dinner on the table in no time. Plus, it’s easy to clean up with just one frying pan!
Shrimp and asparagus sheet pan
This sheet pan shrimp and asparagus is all done in one skillet. Shrimp and asparagus go great together. Crushed red pepper adds spiciness, and lime juice brightens the dish.
Sheet Pan Balsamic Parmesan Chicken and Vegetables
This flavorful combination of balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese requires very little effort (and only one skillet!), making it the perfect weeknight meal. Marjoram adds a distinctive earthy aroma. If you don’t have marjoram in your spice cabinet, you can use dried oregano instead. Both have a woody flavor that complements dishes beautifully.
Parmesan-topped chicken with asparagus and potatoes
This one-pan dinner combines flavorful Parmesan with breaded chicken breast, spiced asparagus and potatoes to create an easy meal the whole family will love.
Sheet Pan Salmon with Sweet Potato and Broccoli
Inspired by Mexican street corn, a vibrant combination of cheese, cilantro, chili, and lime makes this salmon sheet pan dinner packed with flavor.
Salt & Vinegar Sheet Pan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
Using a strong vinegar, such as malt or sherry, gives this baked chicken recipe a puckering element reminiscent of salt and vinegar chips. Because everything can be cooked in one skillet, this chicken sheet pan dinner is perfect for weeknights when you want big results with little effort (which means almost every night of the week!).
Honey Sesame Turkey Meat Loaves with Broccolini
Adding cooked veggies to these mini meat loaves will make your lean turkey juicy.
Garlic butter roasted salmon with potatoes and asparagus
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This one-pan salmon and potato recipe makes for a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner. Melting garlic butter coats the salmon and vegetables, adding depth and richness to the flavor.
Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken & Vegetable
This one-pan dinner gets the flavorful heat of harissa, a popular North African chile and garlic paste. This recipe uses tubed harissa paste. It has a concentrated chili flavor that adds great spice to chicken and a subtle spiciness to refreshing herbal yogurt sauces.
Roasted salmon and tomatoes with garlic and olives
Minimize mess with this easy sheet pan dinner. Roast halved cherry tomatoes with salmon fillets and combine with olives, garlic, and thyme for a delicious topping for an easy, no-fuss dinner.
chicken shawarma with potato
Cook it once. Serves 3 times: This chicken shawarma recipe makes a satisfying 1-serve dinner, plus extra chicken, potatoes, and onions to use later in the week.
Spiced grilled salmon with Greek green beans
Preparing this spiced baked salmon recipe is a pleasure for the senses. Rub the salmon with spices for a light and delicious main course. Serve this recipe with roasted potatoes or brown rice. If you have leftover salmon, serve it on top of a simple salad for a satisfying lunch the next day.
Herb-roasted chicken with potatoes, olives and feta cheese
By frying everything in one frying pan, the flavors meld. Herb-roasted chicken absorbs the saltiness of the olives, and the potatoes are cooked in chicken drippings, making them even more flavorful.
Roasted salmon caprese
This oven-safe recipe is easy to prepare. Roast the salmon fillets and cherry tomatoes side by side in one skillet, then drizzle with balsamic sauce to bring everything together.
Honey garlic chicken thighs with carrots and broccoli
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This sweet and savory Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is served with vegetables that cook on the same baking sheet as the chicken, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Baked Salmon and Vegetables with Ginger Tahini
The tahini sauce does double duty in this healthy salmon recipe, acting as a coating for the fish and as a drizzle to drizzle over the entire dish at the end of cooking. This sheet pan dinner recipe isn’t just delicious. Prep time is only 25 minutes, and cleanup is just one skillet.
Roasted pistachio-crusted salmon with broccoli
Simply pan-seared with broccoli, this easy roasted salmon is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, yet elegant enough to take to work. Lemon-flavored pistachio zest would also be a delicious accompaniment to other types of fish or chicken breast.
tikka masala stuffed peppers
This stuffed pepper recipe replaces the common ingredients of ground beef and rice with a filling made with Indian spiced chicken and rice. The chicken tikka masala used for the stuffing can be made quickly in a multicooker like the Instant Pot. Want to make these ahead? Make two batches of tikka masala on the day of meal prep and freeze half for later use in this delicious and healthy dinner.
Pumpkin Seed Salmon with Maple Spice Carrots
This one-pan meal is ready in just 35 minutes, making it the perfect healthy recipe after a long day at the office. Maple-flavored carrots, when cooked with pepita-crusted salmon fillets, add great flavor and nutrition to a dinner the whole family can enjoy.
