The struggle to put healthy, flavorful meals on the table even on busy weeknights is one we all face. Luckily, there’s a truly easy solution for those of us who want something simple: sheet pan recipes.
Instead of relying on pressure-cooking or slow cookers, just add your favorite protein, some veggies and seasoning to a rimmed sheet pan and bake away. It’ll be a nice switch from the mushy (although still delicious) recipes you’ve been making in your slow cooker. These recipes balance the ingredients for you, so everyone’s plate is filled with an assortment of tasty food. At the end of cooking, all you’re left with is a single sheet pan to clean up, so you can spend your evening doing things you actually enjoy instead of up to your elbows in soapy water.
Take a look at these 13 sheet pan recipes, and get ready to revolutionize your weekly menu.
A version of this article was originally published October 2018.
Taco Bake
Give your taco Tuesday a whole new vibe with this easy sheet pan recipe. It couldn’t be easier and you can customize it by adding whatever veggies or meat you have stocked in your fridge.
Get the recipe from Leite’s Culinaria.
Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken With Sweet Potatoes & Lemon Yogurt
Spicy harissa chicken will take your taste buds by storm, especially when served with plenty of veggies, lots of fresh herbs and a tangy lemon yogurt.
Get the recipe from Well-Fed Soul.
15-Minute Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken
Sometimes simple is best! The classic combo of lemon and pepper work wonders on this mix of chicken, beans and onion, and best of all, it’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Get the recipe from Averie Cooks.
Roasted Sausage & Broccolini Sheet Pan Dinner
Craving Italian, but don’t feel like dining out? This date-nightworthy recipe will satisfy your appetite, and you won’t even have to juggle multiple pans on the stovetop.
Get the recipe from Sip and Feast.
20-Minute Sheet Pan Gnocchi
Gnocchi, but light? It’s possible and easy! Just bake some up with corn and cherry tomatoes for a dish that’s bursting with sweet and savory flavor.
Get the recipe from Chop Happy.
Sheet Pan Harvest Chicken With Veggies
All the goodness of a fall meal without any of the pomp and circumstance, this tray of chicken with autumn veggies will hit the spot even when you’re pressed for time.
Get the recipe from Life Made Sweeter.
Curried Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Usually, when we make curry chicken, we have to lug out our Dutch oven or slow cooker, but this recipe transforms it into a fast weeknight meal. A quick marinade tenderizes the chicken, and then you just bake it up in the oven with your favorite veggies.
Get the recipe from Fed and Fit.
Sheet Pan Steak Nachos Supreme
Nachos for dinner are always a fun option, especially if you load them with veggies and lean meat for protein. Make them on one big sheet pan, and you’ll have enough for the whole family.
Get the recipe from Taste and Tell Blog.
Sheet Pan Surf & Turf
Succulent shrimp, juicy steak and one sheet pan — you’d never guess this elegant meal easily comes together in less than an hour.
Get the recipe from Diethood.
Sheet Pan Rosemary-Herb Pork Chops
Herb-roasted pork chops and potatoes are even tastier when made in the oven, and there are no messy splatters to clean up when dinner is over.
Get the recipe from Pumpkin N Spice.
Sheet Pan Salmon With Roasted Tomatoes & Spinach
Decadent salmon cooks up quickly, and thanks to its richness doesn’t dry out like other fish can, which gives your veggies time to cook to perfection.
Get the recipe from Art of Natural Living.
Sheet Pan Shrimp & Pineapple
Skip takeout and opt for this pineapple shrimp and rice instead. It’ll be ready even faster than it takes delivery to get to your door.
Get the recipe from Sidewalk Shoes.
Sheet Pan Thai Peanut Chicken Meal Prep
Get your meal prep done in a jiff with next to no cleanup by cooking everything you need for a week of meals altogether on one sheet pan. This Thai chicken will make lunch a highlight of your day.
Get the recipe from Carmy.
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