Sheet pan dinners are a busy cook’s best friend—simple, delicious, and minimal cleanup. By roasting everything on one pan, you can create a nutritious, flavorful meal with just a few ingredients. Here are some healthy and easy sheet pan dinner ideas that you can make in under an hour!
1. Lemon Garlic Chicken and Veggies
This sheet pan dinner is packed with protein and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon garlic marinade.
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt, pepper, and dried herbs (like oregano or thyme) to taste
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the chicken and veggies on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs. Pour the marinade over the chicken and veggies, tossing everything to coat evenly. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender. This meal is full of flavor and comes together with minimal effort.
2. Salmon and Sweet Potato Medley
This sheet pan dinner combines heart-healthy salmon with sweet potatoes and green beans, making it a well-balanced meal that’s both filling and nutritious.
Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, pepper, and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add the salmon fillets and green beans to the pan, drizzling the salmon with olive oil and seasoning everything with salt and pepper. Roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Sheet pan dinners are a great way to enjoy a healthy, balanced meal with minimal cleanup. Try these recipes next time you’re in the mood for something easy, nutritious, and full of flavor!