Delicious Sheet Pan Dinners (and Desserts!) for Busy Weeknights

After a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen cooking and then even more time cleaning up afterward.

That's where sheet pan meals come to the rescue! These recipes require very little work making them perfect for busy weeknights.

From savory chicken and veggie combos to hearty pasta bakes and even a few sweet treats to finish off the night, I know you'll find something delicious to fix for dinner!

So ditch the takeout menus and embrace the convenience of one-pan cooking! Your taste buds and your sanity will thank you.

Chicken Cutlets

Infused with a vibrant orange, honey, and ginger marinade, these sheet pan chicken cutlets paired with tender broccoli are ready in just 30 minutes or less!

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Chicken Tostadas

These mini chicken tostadas make a great dinner. Layer your ingredients on a sheet pan and bake them for a crunchy and easy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Breast

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Prepare to be amazed by how effortlessly you can whip up a mouthwatering dinner for two with this simple yet delicious sheet pan chicken breast recipe, complete with tender potatoes and carrots!

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Brownies using Box Mix

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Let's bake dessert in a sheet pan with these easy sheet pan brownies! Made from a simple box mix and pantry staples, they’re packed with crunchy pecans and finished with gooey marshmallows, all drizzled in a rich, homemade chocolate sauce.

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Chicken Thigh Tray Bake

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This budget friendly dish uses chicken thighs, mushrooms and quartered potatoes for easy filling food for a family. This recipe needs only about 45 minutes to bake, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option.

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Caprese Gnocchi

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Make an easy yet flavorful sheet pan meal for a great meatless meal on a weeknight. With gnocchi, tomato halves and chunks of cheese, this dish offers a comfort food meal that is loaded with fresh flavors.

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Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin

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This complete meal bakes to perfection on a sheet pan. With potatoes, green beans and juicy pork chunks, you can have this on the table in 35 minutes for a roast dinner that is as aromatic as it is filling.

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Steak Fajitas

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Get hearty steak fajitas on the table with this fuss free easy recipe. Steak chunks and veggies bake on a sheet pan for fast homemade food on a busy night. Add all of your favorite sauces, cheeses and taco toppings for a one of a kind meal.

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Taco Pastry Bake

This recipe takes puff pastry and shapes it into a flaky crust, then piles all of the taco toppings you could desire. Make this for an appetizer or game day food, or keep the recipe on hand for a unique and tasty sheet pan meal for your family.

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Lemon Thyme Chicken Legs

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Grab some lemons, thyme, carrots and chicken legs to make this affordable and delicious dinner. You will love how easily this sheet pan meal comes together and how cheap this great meal is to add to your meal plan.

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Sheet Pan Teriyaki Beef

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Skip the expense of going out for great Chinese food and bake this beef teriyaki on a sheet pan instead. This recipe is as simple as layering beef and veggies on a sheet pan and adding some tasty seasonings and spices.

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Sheet Pan Boneless Chicken Breasts

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One-pan perfection! Juicy chicken with a homemade garlic Dijon sauce and roasted butternut squash. Dinner's ready, dishes aren't!

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Honey Mustard Chicken & Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

Wholesome and hassle-free! This sheet pan meal combines sweet potatoes and honey mustard chicken for a flavor-packed dinner.

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Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

30 minutes to a delicious dinner! This sheet pan recipe features chicken, potatoes, carrots, and leeks, all seasoned to perfection. Cleanup is a breeze!

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