Sheet pan dinners are the MVP of the kitchen. They’re easy to make, healthy, and delicious. And because they’re all made on one pan, cleanup is a breeze.

Foolproof formula for sheet pan dinners

1. Choose your protein. Chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, tofu, and canned chickpeas are all popular options.
2. Choose your vegetables. Broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, and bell peppers are all good choices. You can also add other vegetables like zucchini, squash, or asparagus.
3. Make a simple marinade. Combine a flavored oil, an acid (vinegar or lemon juice), and a third ingredient like garlic or Dijon mustard.
4. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Toss your protein and vegetables with the marinade on a sheet pan. Spread them out in a single layer.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the protein is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for making your sheet pan dinner

• Choose vegetables that have similar cook times. For example, broccoli and cauliflower will cook in about the same amount of time, but potatoes will take longer.
• Cut your vegetables into bite-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
• Don’t overcrowd the sheet pan. If you’re cooking a lot of food, use two sheet pans.
• If you’re using a protein that’s prone to drying out, like chicken breasts or pork chops, place them on top of the vegetables. This will help them stay moist.
• You can add herbs and spices to your marinade or toss them with the protein and vegetables before baking.
• If you want to add a little extra flavor, top your sheet pan dinner with cheese, sour cream, or a dollop of pesto or pesto.

Here’s a sample dinner recipe:

Sheet pan chicken and vegetables

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped onion

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Add broccoli, carrots, and onion to the bowl and toss to combine.
4. Spread the chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
6. Serve immediately.

Sheet pan dinners are perfect for those crazy days when you don’t want to cook or clean! They’re so easy and versatile that you can switch them up and make them your own, with a breezy cleanup as the cherry on top!

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