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23 Simple Sheet Pan Suppers

23 Simple Sheet Pan Suppers

By Southern Living Editors

Updated October 13, 2020

Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Making your entire meal in one pan means cooking—and cleanup—are a breeze. Throw all of your ingredients onto one pan and you’ll have a meal that the whole family will enjoy. From chicken to bratwurst to salmon—your sheet pan can cook it all. These dishes are so easy to make that you'll want to make one every night of the week. And the best part is that after you've spent time with your family around the table enjoying a home-cooked meal, you'll have just one dirty pan to deal with. After you master the art of sheet pan cooking, it'll become your go-to method for feeding your hungry family every night of the week. Go ahead and stock up on a few new sheet pans before you browse our best sheet pan recipes—you're going to need them.

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Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes, Leeks, and Brussels Sprouts

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes, Leeks, and Brussels Sprouts

To get this sheet pan dinner on the table even faster on busy weeknights, you can prepare the meatloaf mixture one day in advance.

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Garlicky Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Garlicky Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

Using the spatchcock method for cooking chicken will ensure that the dark meat is cooked through while making sure the rest of the bird doesn't get too dry.

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Roasted Pork Chops with Beets and Kale

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Roasted Pork Chops with Beets and Kale

A tangy homemade thyme-honey mustard dressing gives this hearty yet healthy dish plenty of flavor.

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Sheet Pan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sheet Pan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Make sure to shred your own cheese for the creamiest outcome.

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Sheet Pan Hanger Steak and Vegetables

Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sheet Pan Hanger Steak and Vegetables

This complete steak dinner for four can be on the table in just 45 minutes.

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Greek Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Greek Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes

A homemade marinade made with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano make these chops juicy and delicious.

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Sheet Pan Nachos

Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos

We recommend serving with sour cream, radishes, avocado, cilantro leaves, and Chalula Hot Sauce as your toppings, but you can always add your favorites as well.

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Sheet Pan Flank Steak, Greens, and Yukon Gold Fries

Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Sheet Pan Flank Steak, Greens, and Yukon Gold Fries

You can enjoy a nice meal any night of the week with this recipe that cooks everything at one time.

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Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Tina Stamos

Recipe: Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

Make sure to select bone-in chicken breasts that are about the same size so they will cook evenly.

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Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples

You'll need just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare this sheet pan dinner.

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Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots

Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots

This sheet pan supper gets its spice from cayenne pepper and a taste of sweet from caramelized grapes.

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Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice

Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice

If you find cooking a whole chicken intimidating, try this foolproof method.

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Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

From start to finish, this meal will take just 25 minutes to prepare.

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BBQ Rub Roasted Chickens with Potatoes and Carrots

Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: BBQ Rub Roasted Chickens with Potatoes and Carrots

You'll want to keep this classic rub recipe on hand to use for more than just this one recipe.

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Sheet Pan Nachos with Chorizo and Refried Beans

Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos with Chorizo and Refried Beans

A mixture of salsa and refried beans helps act as a glue to hold as many toppings as you want to pile on.

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Sheet Pan Chicken with Dressing

Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken with Dressing

Turn a typical chicken thigh dinner into a dressing with the addition of cornbread. We recommend this homemade cornbread recipe.

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Sheet Pan Hawaiian Shrimp

Credit: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Sheet Pan Hawaiian Shrimp

Keep the rice under the vegetable and pineapple arrangement to allow it to catch the juices and prevent it from being overcooked.

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Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Your whole meal comes together on a sheet pan by combining green beans and sweet potatoes with oven-fried pork chops.

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Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables with Rice

Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables with Rice

In less that 30 minutes your family can enjoy shrimp, rice, and flavorful vegetables with this quick and easy recipe.

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Sheet Pan Pizza with Corn, Tomatoes, and Sausage

Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

Recipe: Sheet Pan Pizza with Corn, Tomatoes, and Sausage

You'll be able to get this sheet pan pizza on the table even faster than you can get delivery.

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Cheesy Sheet Pan Pasta

Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Fusilli Pasta with Spinach, Tomato, and Bacon

The edges of this cheesy pasta dish will have a golden, crunchy finish thanks to the sheet pan.

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Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw

Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw

These crispy tacos are filling without being heavy. We oven fried the tacos in a sheet pan and topped the tacos off with a light slaw.

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Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli

The rice soaks up the lemon-garlic sauce making sure you get to enjoy every last drop of its delicious flavor.

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Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes, Leeks, and Brussels Sprouts

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Garlicky Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

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Roasted Pork Chops with Beets and Kale

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Sheet Pan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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Sheet Pan Hanger Steak and Vegetables

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Greek Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes

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Sheet Pan Nachos

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Sheet Pan Flank Steak, Greens, and Yukon Gold Fries

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Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

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Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples

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Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots

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Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice

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Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

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BBQ Rub Roasted Chickens with Potatoes and Carrots

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Sheet Pan Nachos with Chorizo and Refried Beans

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Sheet Pan Chicken with Dressing

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Sheet Pan Hawaiian Shrimp

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Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

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Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables with Rice

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Sheet Pan Pizza with Corn, Tomatoes, and Sausage

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Cheesy Sheet Pan Pasta

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Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw

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Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

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