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    Simply Delicious: 44 Sheet Pan Dinners that Save Time and Money

    44 No Fuss Sheet Pan Dinners | If you're looking for easy and healthy one pan dinners you can meal prep ahead of time, this collection of quick and easy dinner recipes is just what you need! We've curated a ton of ideas for every palate and dietary need, including low carb, keto-friendly recipes and vegan dinners that are loaded with plant-based protein. And for our meat lovers, we've included a mix of chicken, sausage, steak, pork tenderloin, and beef recipes that will hit the spot!

    If you’re looking for simple and healthy one pan dinners you can meal prep ahead of time, this collection of quick and easy sheet pan dinners is just what you need! We’ve curated a ton of ideas for every palate and dietary need, including  low carb, keto-friendly recipes and vegan dinners that are loaded with plant-based protein. And for our meat lovers, we’ve sprinkled in a mix of chicken, sausage, pork, and steak recipes that will hit the spot!

    What Are Sheet Pan Dinners?

    Sheet pan dinners are created using the same concept as one-pot meals, only they’re baked/roasted in the oven on a sheet pan. All you need is a sheet pan and parchment paper, a source of protein, vegetables, oil, and the seasoning of your choice and you can make a scrumptious meal the whole family will love with little to no cleanup! Don’t have a sheet pan? No worries! You can use a broiler pan or aluminum foil instead. Easy, peasy.

    9 Tips to Make Perfect Sheet Pan Dinners

    1. Use the right type of sheet pan
    While any type of sheet pan will work, a half-sheet pan made out of heavy-gauge metal that measures 18″ x 13″ and has a 1-inch rim is best. Most sheet pan dinners are created with a pan with these dimensions, so if you’re following a recipe, you can be sure you’ll have room to spread your ingredients out sufficiently so they cook evenly and come out tender and crisp, instead of mushy and soggy.

    2. Line with parchment paper
    Some people prefer to use an unlined sheet pan, but if you hate doing dishes as much as I do, a piece of parchment paper will save you a lot of time!

    3. Cut in similar sizes
    Be mindful of how big or small you cut up your vegetables. Large potato and carrot pieces will take longer to cook than smaller pieces, so you’ll want to chop and dice accordingly! Also keep in mind that vegetables with a higher water content like zucchini will cook much faster, so you will want to cut those items into larger chunks.

    4. Coat vegetables with oil
    Be sure to coat your vegetables with your oil of choice to ensure they don’t dry out while they are roasting in the oven. Keep in mind that you want the oil to be evenly distributed. A great way to do this is to put your vegetables and any seasoning you’re using into a bowl, measure and pour the oil overtop, and then toss the vegetables using your hands. Once everything is covered, pour the mixture onto your sheet pan, add your protein, and place it into the oven!

    5. Select proteins and vegetables with a similar cook time
    If you prefer simple, one-pan meals that don’t require a lot of babysitting throughout the cooking process, make sure to choose ingredients that will cook within approximately the same amount of time to avoid having a perfectly cooked piece of protein and undercooked vegetables!

    6. …or add things to your sheet pan later
    If your recipe calls for one or more ingredients that do require different cooking times, don’t let that deter you! Start by baking/roasting the items that take longer to cook, and add the additional ingredients at a later time to ensure everything cooks evenly.

    7. Use a cooling rack
    A cooling rack is a great tool to use when making sheet pan dinners to ensure meat and/or fish remains crisp while still allowing vegetables to cook until they are tender. Place the cooling rack directly onto your sheet pan with your meat/fish on top, and place your vegetables underneath. I highly recommend this when cooking beef and pork as the drippings from the meat will add flavor to your vegetables!

    8. Place ingredients strategically
    When placing your vegetables on your sheet pan, make sure you are spreading them out sufficiently on your pan so they cook evenly and come out of the oven nice and crisp. If you need to flip your vegetables at any time throughout the cooking process, be sure your meat/fish has it’s own section on your pan so it doesn’t break apart while you are tossing your vegetables mid-roast!

    11 Easy Sheet Pan Dinners

    Parmesan Crusted Steak & Potato Sheet Pan Dinner | Lemons + Zest
    Lemon Pepper Chicken & Potatoes | Delightful E Made
    Chicken Fajitas | No. 2 Pencil
    Teriyaki Chicken | The Recipe Critic
    Shrimp Boil | Aberdeen’s Kitchen
    15-Minute Garlic Ranch Chicken & Veggies | Gimme Delicious
    Quick & Easy Sausage  & Veggies | Cooking Curries
    Easy Teriyaki Salmon with Veggies | Delicious Little Bites
    Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Sausage, and Broccoli | Kalyn’s Kitchen
    Ranch Pork Chops & Potatoes | Jo Cooks
    Balsamic Chicken with Potatoes & Carrots | Creme de la Crumb

    11 Healthy Sheet Pan Dinners

    Health Baked Orange Chicken & Broccoli | Well Plated
    Salmon & Asparagus with Potatoes | Creme de la Crumb
    Garlic Herb Butter Chicken & Potatoes | Cafe Delites
    Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts | Little Sunny Kitchen
    Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables | Cooking Classy
    Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli & Pepper | emeals
    Sesame Chicken & Veggies | Eat Yourself Skinny
    Tofu & Veggies | Food with Feeling
    Maple Glazed Salmon & Veggies | Bake Eat Repeat
    Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus | Carlsbad Cravings
    Kung Pao Tofu | Last Ingredient

    11 Low Carb Sheet Pan Dinners

    Bruschetta Chicken | Kay Nutrition
    Beef & Broccoli | Mary’s Whole Life
    Keto Garlic Butter Salmon & Broccoli | Maebells
    Deconstructed Beef Kebabs | Fit Slow Cooker Queen
    Chicken Bacon Ranch with Roasted Broccoli | Beauty & The Bench Press
    Low Carb Kielbasa Veggie Dinner | Skinny Taste
    Keto Sausage and Veggies | Kasey Trenum
    Low Carb Cheese Cauliflower Nachos | Honest Grub Honest Foodie
    Low Carb Chicken Fajitas | Low Carb Noman
    Pork Chops with Brussels Sprouts & Apples | Do You Even Paleo?
    Tex Mex Chicken & Zucchini | ifoodreal

    11 Vegan Sheet Pan Dinners

    Veggie Shawarma Bowls with Roasted Cauliflower & Sweet Potato | Plays Well with Butter
    Baked Tofu & Veggies | Food with Feeling
    Chinese Cashew Tofu | Darn Good Veggies
    Cauliflower Fajitas | Kirbie’s Cravings
    Cauliflower Chickpea Dinner | May I Have That Recipe?
    Vegan Dijon Rosemary Sheet Pan Dinner | Rabbit & Wolves
    Cauliflower Gnocchi Dinner | Darn Good Veggies
    Vegan Potatoes & Tofu | Earth of Maria
    Roasted Vegetables with Turmeric Tahini | Okonomi Kitchen
    Tandoori Tofu & Jackfruit Kebabs | Vegan Lovlie
    Teriyaki Tofu Dinner | Dietician Debbie Dishes

    These fuss-free sheet pan dinners can be meal prepped ahead of time, helping you stick to your clean eating goals on even your busiest days! Whether you’re a meat lover, vegetarian, or pure vegan, I hope the recipes in this post inspire you!