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15 Delicious No-Fuss No-Muss Sheet Pan Recipes

September 13, 2018 by Leslie 15 Comments

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Fewer dishes equals less time cleaning and more family time! Make one of these 15 delicious sheet pan recipes on the busiest weeknights. You won’t regret it.

 

 

It happens every time.

The husband goes away for work for more than a day or so, and all our best laid plans go off the rails.

And the worst of it…is our dinner plans.

When you’re cooking just for yourself and three kids, it’s hard to get motivated to try new and interesting recipes.

Without anyone else around to appreciate such cooking, I can get really lazy with our dinners.

It’s not just about the time it takes to make dinner…it’s the cleanup too.

Which is why sheet pan recipes have become a staple in our home over the last couple of years.

And not just for the nights that I’m solo parenting. When you take the time to meal prep over the weekend, sheet pan dinners are perfect for busy school nights….especially if you forgot to prep something else like a crock pot meal.

So whether you’re new to the sheet pan craze, or are looking for a few new sheet pan recipes to add to your meal plan, you’re going to love these recipes.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Sheet Pan Recipes

The Best Sheet Pans for Roasting Dinner

Let’s be honest, not all sheet pans are created equal. I’ve been guilty of purchasing the super-cheap pans for one or two bucks at the Dollar Store or Target, and can honestly say they’re useless for real cooking.

The problem with those ultra-cheap pans is that they’re too thin. They don’t hold heat properly and they warp very easily. Warping isn’t a huge issue with things like cookies. But when you’re baking

You could use a glass pan like the one that comes in this set (which I love), but then you won’t get the same level of caramelization on vegetables. And caramelization equals flavor.

Your best option is going to be a good quality half-sheet pan. Make sure it is full-sized at 10 inches by 15 inches. A pan that is too small will make the food crowded and it won’t cook evenly.

How to Clean Your Sheet Pan when Dinner is Done

I usually recommend lining pans with parchment paper before cooking to make clean up easy. But, to be honest, parchment isn’t going to work when you have food that lets out a lot of juices, like meats, and high water content vegetables.

Instead, we keep a variety of cleaning tools in our sink at all time. Of course, we start with the standard scrub brush to loosen up most of the gunk.

But when the food is really have stuck to the pan, we pull our our plastic pan scrapers. These things have saved our pans from so much burnt on gunk. Totally worth the few dollars they cost.

Very rarely we still have a little bit more burnt food stuck to the pan. Honestly, I don’t sweat those stains too much. But, if you’re really desperate to make that pan shine, you can always use a paste of baking soda with a little bit of water. Seriously, almost nothing can resist that stuff.

Now on to the tasty part!

15 Delicious No-Fuss No-Muss Sheet Pan Recipes

Sheet Pan Recipes with Chicken

Sheet Pan Recipes: Chicken Teriyaki with Vegetables

Sheet Pan Chicken Teriyaki with Veggies and Pineapple by Carmyy

 

Sheet Pan Recipes: Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sheet Pan Sweet and Sour Chicken by Skinny Fitalicious

 

Sheet Pan Recipes: Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and String Beans

Sheet Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and String Beans by Moore or Less Cooking

 

Sheet Pan Recipes: Greek Chicken with Beans and Feta

Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Green Beans and Feta by Taste and See

 

Sheet Pan Recipes: Chicken with Sausage and Peppers

Sheet Pan Chicken with Sausage and Peppers by Savoring the Good

Sheet Pan Recipes: Chicken and Potatoes

Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes by Salt and Lavender

 

Sheet Pan Recipes: Honey Balsamic Chicken

Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken by My Food Story

 

Sheet Pan Recipes with Beef and Pork

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas by Meraki Mother

Hawaiian Steak Sheet Pan Dinner

Hawiian Steak Sheet Pan Dinner by Vintage Kitty

Sausage and Cajun Sweet Potatoes

Sausage and Cajun Sweet Potatoes by Delicious on a Dime

Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Pork Chops with Potatoes

Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Pork Chops with Potatoes by Plating Pixels

Sheet Pan Italian Sausage Vegetable Bake

Sheet Pan Italian Sausage Vegetable Bake by Salt and Baker

 

 

Sheet Pan Recipes with Fish and Shrimp

Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli by Peas and Crayons

Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Trout

Honey Balsamic Trout by Dude That Cookz

Sheet Pan Fish Tacos

Sheet Pan Fish Tacos by The Cook Report

 

Now, It’s Your Turn

Whether you’re looking for a fast weeknight recipe, or just don’t feel like dealing with a lot of dinner clean-up, these sheet pan recipes are the perfect choice.

Which of these sheet pan recipes is your favorite?
How often do you make sheet pan dinners at your house?

 

 

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About Leslie

Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, she was determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

Comments

  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    September 16, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    They all look delicious, but the chicken just made my mouth water!! Great recipes here. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!

    Reply
  2. angie says

    September 17, 2018 at 10:36 am

    love meals like this I will be using several in the fall menu
    thanks for sharing the variety of ideas
    come see us at https://shopannies.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. Milena says

    September 18, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Great round-up! Perfect for fall and the busier weeknights.

    Reply
  4. Indah Nuria says

    September 19, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    Everything looks super delicious, Helen! Something I would like to try at home indeed

    Reply
  5. Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots says

    September 20, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    These all look delish! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Delightful Repast says

    September 20, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    Helen, I’m getting lazier all the time! Love a good sheet pan dinner. Easy cooking, easy clean-up. #BloggersPitStop

    Reply
  7. Delightful Repast says

    September 20, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    Leslie, I have no idea why I called you Helen! Other than it’s been a VERY long day! ~ Jean

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      September 21, 2018 at 5:16 pm

      Ha! ? No problem! At least you called me something nice. Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Suzie Olsen says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:34 am

    These look great and pretty easy to do! I’m going to have to share these with some of my parent friends!

    Reply
  9. Miz Helen says

    September 22, 2018 at 4:28 pm

    This is a great collection of Sheet Pan recipes, looking forward to trying some of them! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and sure hope you have a great weekend!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  10. Jann Olson says

    September 22, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    So many delicious looking recipes! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  11. Amy says

    September 23, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    We do love sheet pan recipes, and I honestly believe that it is impossible to have too many recipes for them. Thank you for sharing some fabulous recipes at Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make.

    Reply
  12. Jodie Fitz says

    September 26, 2018 at 8:07 am

    They look GREAT! Thanks for sharing at last week’s party. See you at this week’s party: https://www.jodiefitz.com/2018/09/25/reader-tip-tuesday-weeks-craft-recipe-party-14-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/

    Reply
  13. miz Helen says

    September 26, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    Congratulations!
    Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Thanks so much for sharing with us and have a great week!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  14. Rebecca Hastings says

    August 27, 2019 at 7:47 am

    These all look great! And they are just in time for a busy fall!

    Have you tried “Change Your Life Chicken” from the Lazy Genius? That one is really good!

    Reply

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