50+ Best Sheet Pan Recipes For Busy Nights (2024)

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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Sheet Pan Vegan Sheet Pan Fajitas with Chipotle Queso Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Sausage, and Broccoli Sheet Pan Meal Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner Recipe Curried Sweet Potato & Chickpeas Sheet Pan Recipe Spinach Herb Baked Chicken Recipe Weight Watchers Teriyaki Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajita Recipe Parmesan Crusted Steak and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus Sheet Pan Korean Chicken and Vegetables Crispy Parmesan Baked Chicken Milanese & Veggies Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Summer Vegetables Sheet Pan Nacho Chicken Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Sheet Pan Italian Pork Chops One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Vegetables Sheet Pan Chicken and Black Bean Nachos Sheet Pan Oven Baked Gnocchi Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Pork Chops 15-Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fried Rice Sheet Pan Sesame Chicken and Veggies Steak with Lemon Zucchini Greek Chicken and Potatoes Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil Steak and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner Sheet Pan Fish and Chips Sheet Pan Garlic Ranch Pork & Potatoes Kielbasa and Pierogies Sheet Pan Meal Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes and Green Beans Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken One Pan Broiled Spicy Steak Bites One Pan Baked Chicken Beef and Shrimp Fajitas Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies Sheet Pan Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas Sheet Pan Balsamic Basil Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowl Sheet Pan Parmesan Pesto Chicken Asian Miso Steak Sheet Pan Dinner Honey Soy Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner Sticky Sheet Pan Chicken with Pineapple Salsa Sheet-Pan Veggie Shawarma Bowls Healthy Sheet Pan Tilapia Balsamic Herb Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables Sheet Pan Chorizo and Egg Bake Related Recipe Posts: 📌FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST! 📌 PIN TO SAVE FOR LATER! FAQs References


I don’t know about you but I’m always rushing around like a crazy person during the week. So these sheet pan recipes always seem to come in handy when I’m having a super busy night! And if you’re anything like me, then I’m sure they’ll help you get through the week while making dinner seem effortless…

Here are the recipes:

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Sheet Pan

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Source: The Recipe Critic
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 9
Nutrition – Cal: 390 / Fat: 18 g / Carbs: 12 g

Ragin cajun meal right here… Shrimply the best! What could be better than sausage, shrimp, and all of your favorite veggies and cooked in under an hour for your entire family? I love this healthy recipe!

Vegan Sheet Pan Fajitas with Chipotle Queso

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Source: Pinch of Yum
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Servings: 4-6
Number of Ingredients: 16
Nutrition – Cal: 182 / Fat: 11.3 g / Carbs: 16.5 g

Lets “taco” about how amazing these sheet pan fajitas are… Health taken to the next level with a vegan recipe that you will love cooking for your family. Plus, the homemade chipotle queso made with this is to die for. This is going to be a dinner time staple for sure!

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Sausage, and Broccoli Sheet Pan Meal

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Source: Kalyns Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 8
Nutrition – Cal: 357 / Fat: 19 g / Carbs: 24 g

BROCC ON with this awesome roasted sheet pan broccoli, sweet potato, and sausage sheet pan recipe. Quick and easy fiber, protein, and green fix all in one with a meal that can feed your entire family and be cooked in one go!

Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner Recipe

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Source: No. 2 Pencil
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 12
Nutrition – Cal: 628 / Fat: 33 g / Carbs: 42 g

Garlicky roasted potatoes, glazed and sweet salmon, squeezed lemon, and any and every other green you can possibly think to put on a sheet pan. If you need an easy weeknight meal, then this one is going to be a regular!

Curried Sweet Potato & Chickpeas Sheet Pan Recipe

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Source: Minimalist Baker
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Servings: 2
Number of Ingredients: 15
Nutrition – Cal: 581 / Fat: 33.6 g / Carbs: 60.7 g

Me and this sweet potato sheet pan recipe? Two CHICKPEAS in a pod, baby! Made entirely on one sheet pan with sweet and drizzly sweet potatoes, spicy chickpeas, and spices and greens! This wholesome and quick warm meal is one you’re definitely going to be into this fall and winter season

Spinach Herb Baked Chicken Recipe

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Source: I Wash You Dry
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 10
Nutrition – Cal: 543 / Fat: 26 g / Carbs: 24.3 g

Baked to perfection chicken topped with spinach and herbs, this is a great healthy and quick sheet pan meal for you and your family!

Weight Watchers Teriyaki Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe

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Source: The Holy Mess
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 13
Nutrition – Cal: 626 / Fat: 14 g / Carbs: 28 g

This teriyaki chicken sheet pan recipe is SOY awesome! This is absolutely deal for weight loss and loaded with carrots, broccoli, zucchini, chicken and peas all cooked on a single pan. I love this recipe!

Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

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Source: Tastes of Lizzy T
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 50 min
Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 10
Nutrition – Cal: 375 / Fat: 23 g / Carbs: 24 g

This lemon chicken sheet pan dinner is my go-to, or my “main squeeze” some might say… Sweet and zesty lemon combined with warm and hearty chicken topped with yummy zucchini and whatever else you feel like, this 5 ingredient easy dinner will have you feeling the zest!

Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajita Recipe

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Source: Joyful Healthy Eats
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 18

One pan… peppers, rice, shrimp, and spicy goodness is all you need to create this healthy recipe for you and your family on a busy weekday night. I love this one!

Parmesan Crusted Steak and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

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Source: Lemons + Zest
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 9
Nutrition – Cal: 546 / Fat: 23 g / Carbs: 41 g

Parmesan crusted steak loaded with potatoes and asparagus, what could be better than an easy and delicious recipe like this one?

Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

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Source: The Girl on Bloor
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 9
Nutrition – Cal: 238 / Fat: 8 g / Carbs: 14 g

If you’re looking for health, energy, and absolute deliciousness, this one pan chicken and asparagus has it all! This is a recipe that everyone will love

Sheet Pan Korean Chicken and Vegetables

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Source: Dinner Then Dessert
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 9
Nutrition – Cal: 422 / Fat: 16 g / Carbs: 31 g

If you haven’t had Korean style chicken and vegetables, I strongly suggest giving this “just as delicious as it is healthy” recipe! There’s something about sesame seeds and soy sauce drenched on top of chicken and veggies, I tell you what…

Crispy Parmesan Baked Chicken Milanese & Veggies

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Source: Cafe Delites
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 people
Number of Ingredients: 13
Nutrition – Cal: 502 / Fat: 22 g / Carbs: 41 g

This parmesan garlic chicken recipe will be your “main squeeze” this spring and summer! Loaded with fresh veggies and sweet lemon zestiness, you won’t get sick of this one, and your bikini body won’t either!

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

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Source: Recipe Runner
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Servings: 4-6
Number of Ingredients: 13
Nutrition – Cal: 365 / Fat: 14 g / Carbs: 25 g

If you’ve been following me for a while then you know that there’s no such thing as too many different fajita recipes on a post, and steak fajitas are my favorite! This recipe will keep you full, satisfied, and is open to a ton of customization based on preference. This recipe is “WELL DONE”

Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos

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Source: Life In The Loft House
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 9

This sheet pan chicken nacho recipe will wake you up like an alarm “cluck”… chips, chicken, cheese, and loaded peppers and onion? I would say yes to this any night of the week!

Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Summer Vegetables

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Source: Simply Scratch
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 18 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 13
Nutrition – Cal: 484 / Fat: 21 g / Carbs: 67 g

If you’re looking for a sweet and sensational summer recipe loaded with amazing stuffed gnocchi and any/every summer vegetable you can think of, then this will be your go-to in the midst of warmer weather!

Sheet Pan Nacho Chicken

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Source: How Sweet Eats
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 people
Number of Ingredients: 21

In “queso” you didn’t know… this is “nacho” average sheet pan recipe, that’s for sure! This recipe combines three of my absolute favorite things into one recipe- peppers, onions, protein, and ZEST. So easy to make, and so yummy!

Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

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Source: Peas & Crayons
Prep Time: 7 min
Cook Time: 23 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 15
Nutrition – Cal: 357 / Fat: 3 g / Carbs: 30 g

Baked sweet and garlicky honey shrimp with sesame and soy sauce broccoli to keep you full and healthy, all on ONE sheet pan? I think YASSSS!

Sheet Pan Italian Pork Chops

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Source: Six Sisters Stuff
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 11

Potatoes gonna potate… These Italian pork chops look so delicious for dinner, and is so easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients and less than an hour’s worth of oven baking, this is a recipe you won’t be able to get enough of!

One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Vegetables

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Source: Dessert Now Dinner Later
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 15

Show me the honey! Wanna know the best part about making honey chicken? It tastes an awful lot like Chinese takeout, only without all of the extra calories and fat that come along with it! This is such an amazing staple recipe

Sheet Pan Chicken and Black Bean Nachos

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Source: The Baker Mama
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Servings: 4-6
Number of Ingredients: 9

BEAN there, done that. This chicken and black bean nacho recipe is quick, easy, takes little ingredients, is completely customizable, and will keep you just as full as it will happy with all of it’s packed in protein!

Sheet Pan Oven Baked Gnocchi

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Source: Living Lou
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 6
Nutrition – Cal: 2473 / Fat: 67 g / Carbs: 407 g

Don’t be a “brat”, try this new sheet pan oven baked gnocchi, sausage, and vegetable recipe! You will love how colorful this zesty meal is. Very unique and so flavorful!

Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Pork Chops

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Source: Beautiful Eats & Things
Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 8
Nutrition – Cal: 325 / Fat: 13 g / Carbs: 14 g

This recipe will 100% be the apple of your eye this fall… I am obsessed with the idea of mixing honey glazed pork chops with decadent sweet potatoes and tart apples! So filling, and such an amazing warm and delicious meal for the family!

15-Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fried Rice

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Source: Averie Cooks
Prep Time: 3 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Servings: 5
Number of Ingredients: 8
Nutrition – Cal: 403 / Fat: 15 g / Carbs: 22 g

Exercise? I thought you said extra rice! 😉 Well, in this case, you could have said BOTH because this 15-minute sheet pan chicken fried rice recipe tastes like takeout while being healthy!

Sheet Pan Sesame Chicken and Veggies

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Source: Eat Yourself Skinny
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 11
Nutrition – Cal: 222 / Fat: 3.6 g / Carbs: 22.5 g

No more plain old boring chicken and veggies every day… Spice up your life with the better, tastier, and zestier skinny sheet pan sesame chicken and veggies recipe! This sesamesational!

Steak with Lemon Zucchini

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Source: Eatwell 101
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 11

After looking over this recipe I’ve decided becoming a vegetarian would be a very big missed STEAK, get it? Juicy steak seasoned with zesty black pepper, sriracha, garlic powder, and red pepper for spice paired with zucchini and finished off with squeezed lemon for an amazing any time meal. Tonight I’m definitely thinking about steak!

Greek Chicken and Potatoes

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Source: Dinner at the Zoo
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 12
Nutrition – Cal: 425 / Fat: 19 g / Carbs: 11 g

Marinated in garlic and herbs and roasted to a brown garlic perfection, this chicken and potatoes recipe is too good to pass up!

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe

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Source: The Creative Bite
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 8
Nutrition – Cal: 461 / Fat: 6 g / Carbs: 45 g

Party like a pineapple with this zesty-yet-sweet teriyaki chicken sheet pan recipe! This is so easy and healthy, and tastes almost just like a take-out meal, only so much healthier! Plus, I love the chicken combined with the peppers, onions, broccoli, and pineapple. Yum!

Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

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Source: Aberdeen’s Kitchen
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Servings: 3-4
Number of Ingredients: 7

This is the belle of the boil! With only 7 ingredients including charred shrimp, sweet corn, and zesty potatoes, this hearty meal boiled and then “one sheeted” to perfection will keep you full and healthy all season long!

Steak and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

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Source: Savory Nothings
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 13
Nutrition – Cal: 470 / Fat: 25 g / Carbs: 20 g

The perfect meal for a loving husband? If this “spudtacular” steak and potatoes recipe doesn’t knock his socks off, I don’t know what will! I love this classic recipe idea!

Sheet Pan Fish and Chips

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Source: The Candid Appetite
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Servings: 4

FISH AND CHIPS, if it’s the last thing you do! This one takes the cake, with an easy preparation and less than an hour bake time. Love it!

Sheet Pan Garlic Ranch Pork & Potatoes

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Source: Together as Family
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 8

This sheet pan garlic ranch roasted potatoes and pork recipe is the perfect dinner to whip up on those hectic nights! This is definitely going to be a regular

Kielbasa and Pierogies Sheet Pan Meal

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Source: Foodie With Family
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Servings: 10
Number of Ingredients: 13
Nutrition – Cal: 327 / Fat: 17 g / Carbs: 5 g

Your family and this recipe will be the perfect pair-ogie this season! Fluffy mashed potatoes, and the perfect crispy chicken, what more could you want to keep you warm and healthy?

Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes and Green Beans

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Source: Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 23
Nutrition – Cal: 470 / Fat: 22 g / Carbs: 34 g

Meatloaf. The most mysterious, laziest, tastiest meat out there… And my husband’s personal favorite! This easy recipe made in one pan with some of the most moist and delicious meatloaf with green beans will be a fan favorite, I promise!

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken

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Source: Southern Bite
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 10

“Squeeze” the day with one of the “zest” lemon chicken recipes I have come across. Plus, made in one pan, in less than ONE hour? Worth the try, for sure! I love squeezed lemon on chicken!

One Pan Broiled Spicy Steak Bites

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Source: 5 Dinners 1 Hour
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 8 min
Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 10

Stay spicy and saucy this steak season with this one pan broiled recipe! As if steak couldn’t get any better, this spicy and sensational recipe really takes it over the top. So hot!

One Pan Baked Chicken

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Source: Damn Delicious
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 12
Nutrition – Cal: 687 / Fat: 22.6 g / Carbs: 71.6 g

Wanna know what’s on this hungry girls menu tonight? Definitely this one pan baked chicken with butternut squash and parmesan asparagus. Nothing better than parmesan crusted asparagus, and if you haven’t had it yet I strongly advise doing so ASAP!

Beef and Shrimp Fajitas

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Source: Sun Kissed Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 17
Nutrition – Cal: 409 / Fat: 24 g / Carbs: 11 g

Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies

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Source: Eat Yourself Skinny
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 9
Nutrition – Cal: 208 / Fat: 3.3 g / Carbs: 20.1 g

Sheet Pan Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas

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Source: Little Broken
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 15
Nutrition – Cal: 274 / Fat: 13.9 g / Carbs: 13.2 g

Sheet Pan Balsamic Basil Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowl

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Source: The Whole Cook
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Servings: 3
Number of Ingredients: 8
Nutrition – Cal: 261 / Fat: 4 g / Carbs: 18 g

Sheet Pan Parmesan Pesto Chicken

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Source: Carlsbad Cravings
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 -6
Number of Ingredients: 13

Asian Miso Steak Sheet Pan Dinner

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Source: Food Faith Fitness
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Servings: 4 People
Number of Ingredients: 10
Nutrition – Cal: 317 / Fat: 18.7 g / Carbs: 11.1 g

Honey Soy Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

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Source: Life, Love, and Good Food
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 28 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 14
Nutrition – Cal: 710 / Fat: 42 g / Carbs: 26 g

Sticky Sheet Pan Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

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Source: How Sweet Eats
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Servings: 4 to 6 people
Number of Ingredients: 14

Sheet-Pan Veggie Shawarma Bowls

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Source: Plays Well With Butter
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 23

Healthy Sheet Pan Tilapia

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Source: Gimme Delicious
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 12

Balsamic Herb Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

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Source: Ambitious Kitchen
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 10
Nutrition – Cal: 133 / Fat: 6.9 g / Carbs: 17.4 g

Sheet Pan Chorizo and Egg Bake

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Source: Lexis Clean Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 38 min
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 16
Nutrition – Cal: 432 / Fat: 24 g / Carbs: 29.4 g

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FAQs

What is the basic of sheet pan dinners? ›

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 size sheet pan for sheet pan dinners? ›

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.

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.

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).

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.

What are restaurant sheet pans made of? ›

Professional sheet pans used in commercial kitchens typically are made of aluminum, with a 25 mm (1 in) raised lip around the edge, and come in both standard and non-standard sizes.

Can I use a cookie sheet instead of a sheet pan? ›

Baking sheet pans have rolled edges with a lip around the entire pan, whereas cookie sheets do not. Baking sheets are often used for roasting and other savory preparations. Baking sheets can also be used for very shallow cakes, like those used for jelly rolls. Baking sheets can be used for cookies.

How many people does a full sheet pan feed? ›

A full-sheet cake (18 x 24 inches, requiring approximately 16 cups of batter) serves up to 80 people. Meanwhile, 1/2 sheet cake (18 x 12 inches and using 7 to 8 cups of batter) should be enough for 36-48 guests. And the smallest option, 1/4 sheet cake (9 x 13 inches, up to 4 cups of batter), can feed 20-24 people.

When should you throw out sheet pans? ›

If your surface just does not hold the non-sticking power that it used to, it's time to get rid of it. The same goes for enamel-coated baking surfaces, too. In the case that you find any coating particles in your food, throw your pan away immediately.

Can you prep sheet pan meals ahead of time? ›

Sheet pan meal prep recipes are definitely one of my go-to's for easy and efficient prep because you can load them up with veggies, and serve them in so many ways! From breakfast bakes, to buddha bowls, to burrito bowls, pita or wrap filling, and sheet pan dinners, there is so much variety.

Can you use parchment paper for sheet pan recipes? ›

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.

What does a full-sheet pan look like? ›

A full-sheet pan measures 26-by-18 inches and typically has sides that are about one inch high. They're generally too large for practical home use—in fact they won't fit in many home ovens.

What are the benefits of sheet pan cooking? ›

The Benefits
  • Saves time: Since everything cooks together on one pan, you can spend less time preparing and monitoring multiple dishes.
  • Easy cleanup: Fewer pots and pans means less time spent on cleanup. ...
  • Versatility: Sheet pan cooking is incredibly diverse.
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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 is a standard baking sheet? ›

A full-size sheet pan's dimensions are 18” x 26”. You can fit one full-size sheet pan on each of your commercial oven's shelves. Perfect for high-volume settings, full-size baking sheets are the most common sheet pan size in commercial settings.

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