These easy Sheet Pan Dinners make my busy weeknight cooking dreams come true. I can bake a complete meal using just a single baking sheet? Yes, please! With these recipes, you can feed your whole family delicious, wholesome food with little prep and easy, breezy cleanup. Fewer dishes means more time to enjoy the other parts of life! 

I know you are busy, so let’s get right to it!

What makes a great Sheet Pan Dinner?

Vegetables and protein form the base of the meal. Vegetables that can withstand some cooking time in a hot, dry oven and get sweeter, tender, with crispy edges are my favorite. Some of the vegetables that work really well for this method are:

  • asparagus
  • carrots
  • Brussel sprouts
  • broccoli or broccolini
  • cauliflower
  • bok choy
  • mushrooms
  • butternut squash, delicata squash, acorn squash
  • heads of romaine
  • bell peppers, sliced or whole
  • cherry tomatoes
  • green beans
  • red onion
  • eggplant
  • mushrooms

You can easily season your vegetables while roasting them on the sheet pan by tossing in a few cloves of garlic, sliced onions, shallots, or citrus slices (lemon, lime, orange).

It’s an easy way to add flavor to sheet pan dinners.

These garlic blistered tomatoes make a beautiful topping for pasta, fish, or eggplant.

You get the idea! These vegetables can stand up to some time in the oven and cooking enhances their  flavors. The sugars get sweeter, and the slight char on the vegetables gives some crispy crunch to the meal. A little drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper is all you need! I usually double up the veggies to add more vitamins, flavor and color to the meal.

Roasted delicata squash. Sweet, simple, delicious! And, yes, you eat the skin! It gets super tender as it cooks and is loaded with vitamins and fiber.

What types of protein are best to use?

Proteins that work well in the oven are chicken sausages, chicken thighs, salmon filets, chicken tenderloins (or chicken nuggets), tofu slices, feta, pork tenderloin, and prepared beans. Yes, roasted garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are awesome! And so are roasted pintos or kidney beans. A little oil and seasonings or a touch of sauce and in they go! 

roasted chicken sausages on sheet pan with parchment
Chicken Sausages are perfect for sheet pan dinners! I was feeding a crowd so I needed 2 sheet pans!

More delicious sheet pan dinner ideas

  1. Sheet Pan Fajitas: Roasted bell peppers + cherry tomatoes + sliced onion + halved  lime + chicken tenderloins + tortillas (15 minutes at 375°F) *Dust chicken with salt, chili powder, and cumin before baking and serve with salsa and a squeeze of the lime.
baked chicken, sliced peppers and onions on baking sheet
15 minute hands-off fajitas. Weeknight dinner dream come true!

2. Roasted Acorn Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Chicken Sausage: Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Dust the squash with cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar. Bake 20 minutes at 375° F. YUM!

Autumn Sheet Pan Dinner: Acorn Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Chicken sausage with a little balsamic glaze- so yummy. And yes, you can eat the skin of the squash- so good for you, too.

3. Honey Salmon, Garlic Green Beans, Glazed Carrots

salmon filets with green beans and carrots
Add this honey salmon to your favorite easy sheet pan dinners!

4. Roasted Pork Chop, Sweet Potatoes, Cinnamon Apples: Slice the sweet potatoes and apples and toss with olive oil and salt. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on the apples. Give them a head start in the oven for about 10 minutes before adding the pork chops. Steam the green beans in the microwave or tuck inside a foil pouch to steam in the oven.

roasted pork chop on plate with sliced roasted sweet potatoes, apples and green beans
Another easy weeknight dinner made on a single sheet pan. Pork chops, sweet potatoes, and sweet cinnamon apples.

5. Chines 5 Spice Tofu with Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Bell Peppers: Drizzle vegetables with a little olive oil and sesame oil, salt, and dried red chili flakes and top with tamari or soy sauce after roasting for an easy vegetarian dinner. I sometimes boil some rice noodles to serve alongside.

Can I add fruits to sheet pan dinners?

Of course! Roasted lemons, limes, apricots, peaches, apples, oranges, tomatoes (yes, they are a fruit:) all can be roasted alongside your protein and vegetables to add extra flavor to the dish. So simple but amazing!

How to make cleanup easy?

If I’m pressed for time, I use a piece of parchment paper to line the bottom of the pan to make cleanup super simple. You can also use aluminum foil or a silicone baking liner. 

What about carbs?

While my husband often skips the carbs to maintain his six pack, I have three growing kids to feed and those busy bodies need carbohydrates! I often use potatoes in my Sheet Pan Dinners. Roasted baby potatoes, whole fingerlings, sliced sweet potatoes or Japanese sweet potatoes, tossed in a bit of olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper. Even classic French fries. Try our family favorite, Cheesy Smashed Potatoes. They require one extra step during the last few minutes of cooking but they are worth it!

What other starches pair well with sheet pan dinners?

If you are not feeling potatoes, try parmesan toast, pita bread, garlic cheese bread, or tortillas to accompany the veggies and protein. Or break the one pan dinner rule and make some rice or pasta! We won’t hold it against you!

Smash new potatoes after they cook for the perfect combination of creamy and crispy. Add a sprinkle of cheese and pop them under the broiler. Delish!

How do I make sheet pan dinners?

  1. First, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Next, wash and cut your vegetables and potatoes. Aim for similarly sized pieces so that the food cooks evenly. 
  3. Then toss vegetables in olive oil and season with salt, pepper and desired spices.
  4. Repeat with your choice of protein.
  5. Last, place on baking sheet and roast for recommended time (usually 15-30 minutes). Check after 15 minutes and cover or remove items if they have reached desired level of browning. Depending on the protein you use, you may want to give the vegetables a head start in the oven so you don’t overcook the meat. I try to cut vegetables to the size that they will all cook at the same time, but it’s not always possible.
  6. Finally, remove from oven, assemble in bowl and drizzle with desired sauce (peanut, soy, honey mustard, salsa, balsamic vinaigrette, chimichurri, bulgogi, etc.).
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Roasted chicken sausage, broccolini, sweet potatoes in white bowl.

Sheet Pan Dinner | Brussels Sprouts, Chicken Sausage, and Broccolini


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  • Author: Colleen
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

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These easy Sheet Pan Dinners make my busy weeknight cooking dreams come true. I can bake a complete meal using just a single baking sheet? Yes, please! With these recipes, you can feed your whole family delicious, wholesome food with little prep and easy, breezy cleanup. Fewer dishes means more time to enjoy the other parts of life! I know you are busy, so let’s get right to it!


Ingredients

Scale

1 pound broccolini (about 18 stems or 2 broccoli crowns);

1 pound chicken sausages;

57 new potatoes;

1 sweet potato;

2 Tablespoons olive oil;

fresh dill, thyme or rosemary for potatoes

Salt, pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. preheat oven to 400° F and line rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Wash and cut new potatoes into quarters and slice sweet potato into circles or cubes. Aim for similar thickness of all potatoes.
  3. Wash broccolini. 
  4. Toss vegetables and potatoes in bowl with olive oil and salt to coat.
  5. Place on baking tray.
  6. Place sausages on baking tray.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and potatoes can be pierced with a fork.
  8. Sprinkle potatoes with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

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Tips and Tricks

If using broccoli, cut the crowns into quarters. 

The sausages may split, but that’s ok. Alternatively, you can slice them before baking. This will also give more browned surface area for more caramelization. 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

More Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe Ideas

The recipe for one of our staple sheet pan dinners is above, but here’s a list of some other family favorites. I’ll be adding more recipes soon!

Autumn Harvest Bowl

Roasted halved Brussel sprouts + sliced onion + apple + chicken sausages + baby potatoes  + pecans (20 minutes)

Salmon Broccoli Bake

Roasted carrots + broccoli + halved lemon + salmon + sweet potatoes (15-20 minutes) *Squeeze lemon over salmon and vegetables before serving.

Baked Asian Tofu Bowl

Charred broccolini + carrots + tofu + sweet potatoes (20 minutes) *Drizzle with peanut sauce.

Sheet Pan Moroccan Chicken 

Roasted delicata squash + green beans + chicken thighs + quartered new potatoes (20 minutes) *Toss vegetables in olive oil and salt. Brush chicken with harissa sauce and dust squash with cumin.

Sheet Pan Fajitas

Roasted bell peppers + cherry tomatoes + sliced onion + halved  lime + chicken tenderloins + tortillas (15 minutes) *Dust chicken with salt, chili powder, and cumin before baking and serve with salsa and a squeeze of the lime.

Greek Salad Sheet Pan Dinner

Roasted kale or head of romaine + tomatoes + onion + feta + chicken tenderloins + olives (15 minutes) *Drizzle with Greek dressing.

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