5 Sheet Pan Dinners You've Got to Try ASAP

These sheet pan recipes are our go-to supper solutions for busy weeknights. They're easy to prepare, flavorful, and cleanup is a breeze (just one dish!).

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If you’re in need of a fuss-free weeknight meal your whole family will love, look no further than sheet pan dinners. The basic premise is simple: Combine protein and veggies on a baking sheet and roast in a hot oven until the protein is cooked through and the veggies are tender. Chicken dinners are always a hit—hearty vegetables like sweet potatoes and broccoli are a perfect pair for crispy, juicy chicken thighs—but we have plenty of delicious ideas for salmon, clams and (duh) pizza, too. Add a flavorful sauce, fresh herbs, and/or a squeeze of citrus for a quick and easy finishing touch.

Seriously, when the hardest part is preheating the oven, you know you're in good shape.

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Sheet Tray Pizza

Sheet-Tray Pizzas
Christopher Testani

This recipe calls for two kinds of cheese, Italian sausage, and fennel, but if you're making your own pizza...then make your own pizza. The toppings are up to you.

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One-Pan Salmon With Roasted Cabbage and Olive Vinaigrette

One-Pan Salmon With Roasted Cabbage and Olive Vinaigrette
Alison Miksch

This healthy dinner combines flaky, bright salmon, sweet, caramelized cabbage, and a chunky vinaigrette that's delicious on pretty much everything. If you’re looking for a new go-to fish dish, this is it.

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Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Greg DuPree

Juicy chicken, crisp, salty bacon, and tender sweet potatoes combine for a 30-minute meal you’ll want to eat again and again. Serve with a light salad and a glass of red wine.

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Smoky Sheet Pan Clambake

Sheet Pan Clambake with Clams, Shrimp, and Chorizo
Gentl & Hyers

This smart recipe is packed full of all our favorite things: creamy Yukon golds, shrimp, clams, and mussels. Garnish with parsley and prepare to wow your family.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs With Fennel and Shallots

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs With Fennel and Shallots
Greg DuPree

Technically, this recipe uses two sheet pans: but it’s worth it. You'll use one to roast the veggies until they're tender and lightly charred, and the other to cook the chicken, which finishes under the broiler for golden brown, crispy skin.

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