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5 Sheet Pan Dinners For Those Nights When You Have No Time To Cook

November 22, 2020 by Hannah Kerns
shefinds | Food
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Sheet pan dinners are one way to simplify your dinner routine without sacrificing the taste and satisfaction of a home cooked meal.

With that in mind, if you’re low on time, but still willing to put a little effort into cooking, sheet pan dinners should be your go-to. Plus, there’s a ton of variations possible when it comes to this type of cooking, so you’ll be able to find something no matter what you’re craving.

Keep reading for 5 sheet pan dinner recipes to get you started.

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chicken sheet pan dinner

Sheet Pan Chicken with Rainbow Vegetables

What You'll Need: sweet potato, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, chicken breasts, broccoli, red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, lemon, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan cheese

 

Full Recipe: Well Plated

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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

What You'll Need: fingerling potatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, skinless salmon fillets, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, unsalted butter, asparagus, dry white wine, lemon

 

Full Recipe: Cafe Delites

vegetable tray

Easy Sheet Pan Dinner (Vegetarian)

What You'll Need: broccoli, red onion, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, red pepper, chickpeas, olive oil, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, lemon, rice or quinoa, sour cream or Greek yogurt or hummus

 

Full Recipe:  A Couple Cooks

pork chops

Ranch Pork Chop Sheet Pan Supper

What You'll Need: honey, Worcestershire sauce, ranch dressing mix, olive oil, black pepper, boneless pork chops, baby Yukon gold potatoes, green beans, trimmed, fresh parsley leaves

 

Full Recipe: Food Network

pesto chicken

Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken with Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Walnuts

What You'll Need: pesto (store-bought or homemade), chicken breasts, asparagus, walnuts

 

Full Recipe: Cooking Classy

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Hannah Kerns pitches and writes compelling stories for SheFinds' readers. When she isn't listening to podcasts or catching up on true crime, she covers the latest in beauty, health, fashion, and celebrity news. To reach Hannah, email hannah@shefinds.com.

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Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
S'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi's selection.
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Frozen pizza available in the grocery store.
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Spilling vitamin C pills into a hand for dosage.
Purple sweet potato with woman's hands on stomach.
Moringa powder and leaves for nutritious recipes.
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Fit woman enjoying avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, and walnuts.
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