These healthy sheet pan dinners will help you save time AND money on busy weeknights when you’re tempted to order takeout. Add some fresh fruit, or a green salad, and dinner is served. The only thing missing? Someone to wash the sheet pan afterwards!
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Confession time. While Instant Pot and Air Fryers are all the rage these days, it’s been at least 6 months since I’ve used my Instant Pot, and I don’t own an Air Fryer. But, healthy sheet pan dinners , that’s a trend I can really get behind!
If you think about it, an Instant Pot still needs to be cleaned out, but a sheet pan properly lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil, can be wiped down & popped right back in your kitchen cabinets. Not to mention, the space Instant Pots and Air Fryers take up in your kitchen. Hello, minimalism!
And, whether your make one of these 15 healthy sheet pan dinners, or get inspired to create your own, there’s no denying that sheet pan meals are a delicious way to clean out your fridge, and use up any less than lively looking produce.
Who’s with me???
What You Need to Make Healthy Sheet Pan Dinners
- Sheet Pans. I keep a variety of aluminum sheet pans in my kitchen. You’ll want to make sure your don’t overcrowd your veggies and protein, so use a larger sheet pan as needed, or multiple sheet pans.
- Parchment Paper or Aluminum Foil. Make clean up a cinch by lining your sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Food! A well stocked fridge and pantry with a variety of protein, veggies, fruit, herbs, spices, and other seasonings.
- A dose of creativity! Start with these 15 healthy sheet pan ideas, then come up with your own using whatever ingredients you have on hand. For crave worthy flavor pairing ideas, I highly recommend The Vegetarian Flavor Bible!
Let’s get cooking!
Healthy Sheet Pan Dinners | Chicken, Pork Chops, & Turkey
Sheet Pan Pork Chops w/ Apples, Green Beans, & Maple Dijon Sauce
Who knew Sheet Pan Pork Chops could be so addictive? You can prep this recipe in 15 minutes, kick back, and relax while they cook, and be enjoying a deliciously healthy dinner in no time at all. And, the best part? Clean up is a cinch!
Sheet Pan Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken
This Sheet Pan Apple & Brie Stuffed Chicken from Byte Sized Nutrition may sound exotic, but it takes only 15 minutes to prep {especially if you marinate the chicken the night before}, 30 minutes to bake {pour yourself a glass of wine or kombucha while you wait!}, and dinner is served!
Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Growing up, my mom always insisted that we eat applesauce with pork chops. So, naturally, I insist on the same thing whenever I make ’em. These easy Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Apples from The Lean Green Bean are a delicious way to have you pork chops and apples all in one delicious bite! Know what’s even better? They take 5 minutes prep time and 20 minutes to bake. Genius!
One Pan Turkey Sausage & Vegetables
I love that I usually have all the ingredients for this One Pan Turkey Sausage & Vegetables stocked in my kitchen. {Ahem, except when my fridge is on the fritz.} This easy recipe from Chocolate Slopes is a delicious way to eat more veggies, and takes only 5 minutes to prep + 20 minutes to bake. Yum!
Healthy Sheet Pan Dinners: Chicken & Broccoli
This Asian inspired Sheet Pan Chicken and Broccoli from Food, Pleasure, and Health, is just what the dietitian ordered for a no-fuss, easy weeknight dinner. Serve it with a side of fresh fruit to round out your meal, and everyone will be happy! P.S. Make with gluten free tamari, Bragg’s liquid aminos, or coconut aminos for a gluten free version.
Sheet Pan Chicken & Potatoes with Greek Salsa
If you enjoy Greek cuisine as much as I do, you’ll love the Mediterranean diet inspired flavors in this Sheet Pan Chicken with Fresh Greek Salsa. Naturally gluten free potatoes pair together deliciously with the lemon, garlic, and oregano infused chicken, but feel free to omit them for a lower carb meal, or add in some extra veggies like green beans, asparagus, or broccoli-the sky’s the limit!
Healthy Sheet Pan Dinners | Salmon & Seafood
Sheet Pan Miso Maple Broiled Salmon Nicoise Salad
This Sheet Pan Miso Maple Broiled Salmon Nicoise Salad is the bomb! Seriously, it’s so delicious you’ll want to eat it 3 days in a row. Just trust me on this. Bonus, it’s SUPER easy to make! Gluten Free, Low FODMAP, Paleo.
Honey Soy Roasted Shrimp & Asparagus
One more confession… I don’t like shrimp. But this easy, 15-minute Honey Soy Roasted Shrimp & Asparagus from Marisa Moore Nutrition, could *almost* convert me to the dark side. If you love shrimp, like Mr. Spicy and most people I know, I have a feeling you’ll want to add this to your weeknight dinner repertoire. P.S. Make with gluten free tamari, Bragg’s liquid aminos, or coconut aminos for a gluten free version.
Sheet Pan Italian Salmon & Green Beans
I’ve had my eye on this Sheet Pan Italian Salmon and Green Beans from The Lean Green Bean for awhile now. Requiring only 4-ingredients + 20 minutes to make, seriously, what’s not to love?!!! P.S. Make with gluten free tamari, Bragg’s liquid aminos, or coconut aminos for a gluten free version.
Sheet Pan Asian Salmon with Veggies
This omega-3 packed Sheet Pan Asian Salmon with Veggies from Fannetastic Food can be on your plate in 20 minutes flat. The only catch {sorry-no pun intended}? You’ll have to make it yourself~I’m not making house calls right now 🙂 P.S. Make with gluten free tamari, Bragg’s liquid aminos, or coconut aminos for a gluten free version.
Glazed Baked Cod & Asparagus
Here’s a paleo dinner from Hungry Hobby, that looks so easy and delicious! This Glazed Baked Cod & Asparagus is topped with a Coconut Peanut Sauce that sounds divine! Add the lemony garlic roasted asparagus that bakes alongside the cod, and you’ll have a nourishing dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less.
Smoked Salmon & Dill Sheet Pan Frittata
Love frittatas? So do I! And, I think this Smoked Salmon & Dill Sheet Pan Frittata from RDelicious Kitchen is a genius idea! With only 5 ingredients, you can whip this up for a healthy weeknight dinner, or enjoy it with fresh fruit, coffee and mimosas for a festive weekend brunch!
Healthy Sheet Pan Dinners | Vegetarian & Vegan
Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos
I love these vegetarian “Loaded” Sheet Pan Nachos from Shaw’s Simple Swaps. Liz makes them with Flatouts, but you can easily swap it with corn tortillas for a gluten free version. The cottage cheese adds protein, plus they’re topped with pico de gallo and sliced avocado for a seriously yummy dinner, or healthy snack.
Southwest Breakfast Sheet Pan Bake {Breakfast for Dinner!}
Calling all “breakfast for dinner” fans! Doesn’t this Southwest Breakfast Sheet Pan Bake from Kiss in the Kitchen look fabulous?!!! It’s packed with fiber from the beans and veggies, and topped off with sunny side up eggs, and looks absolutely perfect to me for “brinner”!
Sheet Pan Tofu Bowls
Eat the rainbow! This Sheet Pan Tofu from Grateful Grazer is baked in a sweet-and-savory sauce and served over a hearty mix of lentils & grains (swap farro w/ quinoa, rice, or sorghum for a gluten free version) for a delicious plant based sheet pan dinner.
Let’s Chat! Are you a fan of sheet pan dinners? Which one of these recipes will you be making first? Do you have an oven you love {wall oven w/ microwave combo}? I’m going oven shopping soon, and would love your recommendations!
