Dinner ideas that only need one pan make it easy to bring great food to the table without a lot of fuss. These recipes are flavorful, approachable, and ideal for everything from casual dinners to weekend gatherings. They’re the kind you’ll want to save and make again.

Sheet Pan Pork Chop Dinner

Pork chops with purple cabbage and apples on a baking sheet.
Sheet Pan Pork Chop Dinner. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These quick and easy sheet pan pork chops are served with red cabbage, potatoes and apples. It’s an all in one meal great for hectic weeknights with just one pan to clean up afterwards – the perfect recipe!
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Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken and Veggies

Hands holding paprika chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan.
Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken and Veggies. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Streamline your dinner prep with Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken and Veggies. The harmonious blend of paprika-seasoned chicken and roasted veggies makes for an uncomplicated yet satisfying weeknight meal. This one-pan wonder minimizes the fuss, delivering a wholesome dinner without the usual cleanup headache.
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Chicken Marbella

Close up on ottolenghi chicken marbella on plate.
Chicken Marbella. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Treat yourself to the irresistible chicken Marbella. With a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, this dish is a delightful choice to elevate your Monday dinner and leave a lasting impression.
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Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Eggplant

A halved eggplant filled with chopped tomatoes, shredded chicken, melted cheese, and fresh parsley makes a flavorful one pan dinner—perfect for anyone seeking easy dinner recipes.
Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Eggplant. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy stuffed eggplant recipe with chicken and cheddar cheese is a great dinner option everyone will love and can be made in 30 minutes.
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Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

Roasted chicken thighs with sweet potatoes and pecans.
Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This dinner of chicken and sweet potatoes with caramelized pecans is so simple! Make everything on one sheet pan and dinner is ready in no time.
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Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Fresh Veggies

A plate with a cooked chicken breast, sautéed asparagus, and sliced zucchini garnished with basil leaves—perfect for quick easy dinner ideas or delicious one pan dinner ideas.
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Fresh Veggies. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

With this Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Fresh Veggies, you’ve got a delightful combination of succulent chicken and fresh, seasonal vegetables, all cooked together on one pan for a fuss-free yet delicious dinner.
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Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken

Maple mustard chicken breasts with brussels sprouts, squash and cranberries.
Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This simple dinner includes maple mustard chicken breasts along with Brussels sprouts, squash and cranberries all baked together on one pan.
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Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner

Sausage and veggies sheet pan dinner with a spoon.
Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner is so flavorful and easy to make! In just 30 minutes, you can whip together this filling meal with perfectly roasted sausage and vegetables to have as part of your meal prep menu or make it to serve for an easy family dinner. Only one pan is required and everything is cooked at the same time, which means fewer dishes, easy clean-up, and less time spent in the kitchen!
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Sheet Pan Steak & Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp and steak fajitas with peppers and onions.
Sheet Pan Steak & Shrimp Fajitas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Steak and shrimp fajitas are the easiest way to enjoy a surf and turf dinner at home. Simply seasoned and cooked on one pan in the oven in under 20 minutes, this is the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Sausage, Peppers, and Onions – Sheet Pan Dinner

Sausage, Peppers, and Onions – Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Sausage, Peppers, and Onions – Sheet Pan Dinner is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
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