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Don’t let the busy weeknight get you down. These Family-friendly Sheet Pan Suppers are easy dinner recipes for individuals on the go! Download the printable sheet pan cheat sheet for sheet pan meal prep to make your own personalized supper diner recipes.

Family Sheet Pan Suppers

When the twins were born — my fourth and fifth children — my family and I ate Crock-Pot Dinners for an entire YEAR. I kid you not. Except for a select few meals and the occasional dinner out, my slow cooker became my best friend. It’s easy and efficient, especially when my hands are full with the kids. When I told my friend about my Crock-Pot addiction, she suggested an alternative: quick, delicious, and easy sheet pan dinners!

Why Sheet Pan Meals?

Imagine, your whole family is fed, you are all ready to wind down the night after dinner and you get to the sink to clean up… But you only have to clean one pan! Yep, these sheet pan recipes will feed a family of four or more and make cleanup a breeze. From sheet pan chicken and potatoes to sausage and veggies, there’s a sheet pan recipe for any ingredients you might have on hand.

How do you Make a Sheet Pan Meal?

Just pick your favorite protein, veggies, and flavors. Toss them together in a bowl, spread them out on your favorite sheet pan, and roast them at a high temperature. Before you know it, you’ll have an incredible dinner on the table!

Want to make sheet pan meal prep personalized and super easy. We have amazing sheet pan suppers below, however, if you want to create your very own Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe, follow this Sheet Pan Cheat Sheet. Download, print, and save it in your kitchen. It lists ingredients you can add to your one-pan recipe and then it changes the cooking time based on the protein, starch, and vegetable you chose to put on your sheet pan!

Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe Printable Cheat Sheet

Sheet Pan Meals Tips and Tricks

1. The first step to perfecting sheet pan suppers is getting a high-quality baking pan. I purchased a Commercial Grade Cooking Sheet over ten years ago and it is by far the best baking sheet I’ve ever used. It’s outlasted every single one of my old baking sheets. Go Commercial. It will last forever!
2. I don’t love doing dishes. Who does? Okay, I do if they go in the dishwasher. Parchment Paper and Aluminium Foil are a must-have for me when I’m making sheet pan suppers. Invest in your parchment paper and aluminum foil. If you are getting Parchment Paper Sheets (you can’t go wrong with 200 sheets), grab a larger size and cut down. If it’s too small for your pan, you end up cleaning anyways!
3. I’m absolutely obsessed with good kitchen tongs. The OXO Good Grips 9-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon Heads are THE best I’ve ever used. Plus, they lock into shape to make storage easy – no more getting stuck in your drawer!
4. Most sheet pan suppers call for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This Evo Oil Sprayer Bottle is great for sheet pan meals — and tons of other recipes — because it’s refillable and you can control exactly how much olive oil you use. Mine is practically attached at the hip when I’m cooking!
5. Mix all your ingredients in a bowl before spreading them out on your sheet pan so your spices and flavors are evenly distributed. I love my nesting, non-stick stacking bowls because you can select the exact size you need for any recipe. They store easily AND they don’t slip and slide around on the counter. Win-win.

21 Easy Sheet Pan Family Dinner Recipes

Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

This one sheet  Garlic Butter Baked Salmon {Diethood} is so good, we make it at LEAST three times a month. Both kids and adults love it. Bonus: it’s keto-friendly and is ready in just 30 minutes!

Classic Sheet Pan Philly Cheesesteak

This Classic Sheet Pan Philly Cheesesteak {Eazy Peazy Mealz} is a family favorite, and for good reason. For a super delicious and easy sheet pan dinner, simply load up a sheet tray with steak and veggies, pile it high on a soft roll, and dig in for a quick take on a classic.

Sheet Pan Pasta Bake with Chicken, Kale, Tomatoes, and Cheese

Who doesn’t love cheesy pasta? This Sheet Pan Pasta Bake With Chicken, Kale, And Tomatoes, And Cheese {Two Peas and Their Pod} is the perfect easy, cheesy chicken sheet pan dinner that sneaks in a few extra veggies!

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Healthy Mexican food is a favorite in my household. If your family’s anything like mine, you’ll love these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas {Wendy Polisi} – just add the tortilla and beans!

Sheet Pan Nacho Dinner

Say hello to your new favorite Friday meal! This Sheet Pan Nacho Dinner {The Baker Mama} is made with tortilla chips, black beans, chicken and all the fixings. Try it as a new addition to your chicken sheet pan dinner repertoire, or for your next game day gathering!

Spicy Sheet Pan Thai Sweet Chili Shrimp

You can get this Spicy Sheet Pan Thai Sweet Chili Shrimp {Killing Thyme} on the table in just 20 minutes. Plus, its from-scratch recipe for sweet chili sauce is to DIE for!

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

These restaurant Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas {Number 2 Pencil} can be on your table in just 30 minutes. I can promise you’ll be adding it to your family’s rotation — it’s already been added to mine!

Spanish Paella Sheet Pan Dinner

Your family can enjoy this Spanish dish faster than you’d think! Fast and fragrant Spanish Paella Sheet Pan Dinner {A Spicy Perspective} tastes like a luxury, but it’s an easy sheet pan dinner that anyone can make, even on a weeknight.

Parmesan Crusted Steak and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

If your family enjoys the classics, this Parmesan Crusted Steak and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner {Lemons and Zest} sneaks in asparagus so mom can feel good about the added greens!

Sheet Pan Thai Peanut Coconut Chicken with Pineapple

This one’s for the sweet and salty lovers! Sheet Pan Thai Peanut Coconut Chicken with Pineapple {Carlsbad Cravings} is an easy sheet pan chicken dinner that’s suited for kids and adults alike.

Thai Peanut Chili Chicken and Veggies Combo

This Thai Peanut Chili Chicken and Veggies Combo {Host the Toast} amps up your typical chicken sheet pan dinner with a flavorful marinade of sweet Thai chili sauce, lime, and peanut butter.

Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Broccoli

Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Broccoli {Recipe Runner} is a family friendly, easy sheet pan dinner that’s perfect for busy nights. The parmesan crust is sure to be a hit!

Hawaiian Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, and Pineapple

This Hawaiian Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, and Pineapple {The Seasoned Mom} brings a sweet note to your family’s dinner plate.

Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

You’ll love this easy sheet pan chicken dinner! Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken with Broccoli {Wholesomelicious} is cheaper than take-out and way more wholesome.

Sheet Pan Sesame Chicken and Veggies

This Sheet Pan Sesame Chicken and Veggies {Eat Yourself Skinny} makes the perfect weeknight dinner that’s healthy, delicious and easily made in one pan. If you’re thinking ahead, it’s the perfect recipe for your meal prep plan, too!

Healthy Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

This Healthy Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggie Dinner {Laughing Spatula} is chock full of sausage and veggies, perfect for both meat and veggie lovers in your family. I mean, look at that rainbow!

Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage and Veggies

Gnocchi on a weeknight? Yep! Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage and Vegetables {Living Lou} is a quick and easy sheet pan dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes.

Hoisin Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Hoisin Chicken {Life Made Sweeter} is a twist on your average chicken sheet pan dinner. Hoisin sauce can be found in most grocery stores and gives chicken a sweet and salty flavor that’s totally addicting.

Italian Turkey Meatloaf with Parmesan Rosemary Smashed Potatoes

This Italian Turkey Meatloaf with Parmesan Rosemary Smashed Potatoes {Recipe Runner} is the perfect way to turn a boring meatloaf dinner into something truly special!

Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Walnuts

Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken with Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Walnuts {Cooking Classy} is a simple sheet pan meal that’s brimming with flavor. You’d be surprised it’s ready in 35 minutes, even with making the pesto from scratch!

It’s easier than you’d think to get a delicious meal on the table with minimal effort and without having to wait all day on the Crock Pot! Sheet pan meals have become my go-to for weeknights, and they’ll quickly become yours too.

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