11 Sheet Pan Dinners You Can Get on the Table in 30 Minutes or Less

Winner, winner, sheet pan dinner.

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Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora's passion for cooking began early on as a young girl, working in the kitchen at her father's Greek diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her recipes have appeared on Delish, Spruce Eats, Today.com, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Simply Recipes, and in various cookbooks.
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Published December 12, 2025
Theodora Kaloudis
Overhead view of a baking sheet of roast chicken thighs and potatoes

Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

If you’re looking for low-effort dinners with minimal cleanup, then sheet pan dinners are for you. This collection of recipes, coupled with a cook time of 30 minutes or less, is perfect for those hectic days when dinner is the last thing on your mind. We’ve got irresistible Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos, comforting mini meatloaves roasted alongside potatoes and broccoli, and a clever Chicken Caesar Salad where the chicken and croutons bake on the same sheet pan. These are the best type of recipes to keep in your back pocket—like a culinary secret weapon—to help you get a balanced, low-stress dinner on the table in no time.

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  • Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos

    Pulling a loaded chip away from a sheet pan of nachos
    Alison Conklin

    “A sheet pan facilitates easy prep, serving, and cleanup—it’s no wonder it’s a popular trick these days with lots of recipes. It also makes dinner come together very quickly because everything cooks at once. All you have to do is divide the nachos between plates and top with your favorite toppings.” —Carrie Havranek, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

    Sheet pan with cooked chicken strips and assorted vegetables surrounded by small bowls of guacamole pico de gallo and condiments

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    “Make sure you don’t get the food too close to the heating element; 4 to 6 inches away is perfect. Line the sheet pan with foil to make cleanup easier, too—you’ll only have a cutting board, knife, and one mixing bowl to scrub.” —Deborah Koenig, Recipe Developer

  • Sheet Pan Salmon With Feta Sauce

    Overhead view of a gray plate of salmon, broccolini cherry tomatoes, onions and feta sauce with a fork on a marble countertop

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    “Opt for skinless fillets if you can find them. If not, roast the salmon with the skin side down, and remove the skin before serving. The best way to do this is by using a thin, flexible spatula: Gently slide the edge of the spatula between the skin and the flesh of the salmon.” —Theodora Kaloudis, Recipe Developer

  • Sheet Pan Chicken Caesar Salad

    Two salad spoons used to mix sheet pan caesar salad

    Simply Recipes / Sara Haas, RDN

    “To keep things simple, I buy chicken cutlets. The thinner cut helps the chicken cook quickly, preventing it from drying and turning rubbery. I use the same olive oil mixture on the chicken (to keep it moist) and the croutons (making them crispy).” —Sara Haas, Recipe Developer

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  • Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers

    Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    “The fresh gnocchi in the refrigerated aisle of your grocery store is pretty similar to homemade versions and is likely to be a bit more tender and more flavorful than shelf-stable versions. That said, the kind you find in the pasta aisle is also great. I like it because I can store it in my pantry for weeks and pull it out whenever I need it.” —Georgia Freedman, Recipe Developer

  • Sheet Pan Shrimp and Asparagus

    Overhead view of garlic butter sheet pan shrimp and asparagus on a baking sheet.
    Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

    “There are many options for serving this meal. Personally, I like to serve it over thin spaghetti, which helps soak up all the juices and butter sauce. But you could also serve it over rice or even a loaf of chunky bread.” —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • Sheet Pan Salmon with Broccolini

    Overhead view of a baking sheet of four cooked salmon filets topped with chili crisp and stems of broccolini with an orange spatula under a piece of salmon

    Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond

    “Since chili crisp has become popular in the U.S., many versions of the sauce have arrived on store shelves, some with ingredients like star anise, garlic, seaweed, mushroom powder, and all kinds of dried chiles of varying heat levels. All of them will work in this recipe, so use your favorite.” —Robin Asbell, Recipe Developer

  • Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaves with Crispy Broccoli and Mustard Glazed Potatoes

    Sheet pan meatloaf dinner on a plate with broccoli and potatoes.
    Sharon Lehman

    “I believe your hands are the best tool you have for making meatloaf. I’ve learned from overworking meatloaf in the past that using a light touch helps the meatloaf stay light and moist instead of compact and tough.” —Sharon Lehman, Recipe Developer

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  • One-Pan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

    Overhead view of a baking sheet of roast chicken thighs and potatoes

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    “To keep the meal low-maintenance, I often roast broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or other hearty vegetables on a baking sheet on the top rack of the oven while the chicken cooks. A big salad is a great side for this dish, as is crusty bread!” —Sara Haas, Recipe Developer

  • Sheet Pan Salmon With Asparagus

    sheet pan salmon topped with lemon and capers next to asparagus

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    “This sheet pan recipe is a complete dinner. You could cook some couscous, rice, or orzo to round the meal out. If I’m feeling lazy, I just bring some crusty bread and good olive oil to the table.” —Sheela Prakash, Recipe Developer

  • BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos

    overhead close-up view of BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos

    Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

    “Rotisserie chicken: For when you don’t feel like cooking at all! I usually have a bag or two of rotisserie chicken on hand in the freezer or can easily grab one at the store.” —Claudia Cash, Recipe Developer

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