7 Sheet Pan Chicken Dinners You Can Get in the Oven in 20 Minutes or Less

These simple sheet-pan dinners can prepped in 20 minutes or less before letting the oven do the rest.

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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 16, 2025
Theodora Kaloudis
Sheet Pan Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs with Baby Potatoes, Apples, Shallots, and Thyme

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

If you’re looking for low-effort chicken dinners with minimal cleanup, then sheet pan dinners are for you. This collection of recipes helps you get dinner in the oven in about 20 minutes, leaving you with a bit of free time to do other things while the meal is cooking away. They’re truly a multitasker’s dream! With recipes like Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas and One-Pan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes, you’ll have the perfect recipes to keep in your arsenal to help you get a balanced, low-stress dinner on the table in no time.

  • BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe (One Pan, 20 Minutes)

    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

  • One-Pan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

    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 Chicken Caesar Salad (30 Minutes)

    Sheet pan caesar salad on a platter with a bowl of fresh parmesan, salad utensils, and a beige table napkin

    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

  • Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe (One-Pan, 20 Minutes)

    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

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  • Sheet Pan Chicken with Asparagus and Potatoes Recipe

    “It’s a clever way of making an entire meal at once, and you don’t even need a sauce because you’ll have chicken juices in the pan to spoon over the meat. Your trusty sheet pan does it again!” —Sheryl Julian, Recipe Developer

  • Sheet Pan Chicken with Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

    Sheet Pan Chicken with Broccoli and Potatoes
    Sheryl Julian, Sabrina Modelle, and Elise Bauer

    “It’s delicious! I make it two or three times a month. It's easy peasy. Everything on one pan! Just the bowl that you season potatoes and chicken with and the pan to wash. I'm making it again tonight! YUM!” —Judy D, Reader

  • Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes, Apples, and Shallots

    Sheet Pan Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs with Baby Potatoes, Apples, Shallots, and Thyme

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    “The beauty of this dish is that it’s the whole meal. You’ve got protein, starch, and some fresh produce all cooking on the same sheet pan and coated in a garlicky, sweet sauce. If you wanted to prepare a simple salad to go alongside, I’m certainly not going to stop you—but it is not required.” —Sara Tane, Recipe Developer

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