Easy Sheet Pan Dinners for Feeding the Family

Vanessa M.:  This healthy sheet pan dinner comes together in a flash, with only a few minutes of preparation. Cooking the whole meal on one sheet pan makes for easy clean-up too! From Damn Delicious

Kristy Pepping:  Pizza is always a family favorite and what's so great about making it at home is you can top it with whatever your family likes most. This recipe adds mushroom and green pepper but you always add other toppings based on your family's preferences. From Chef Billy Parisi

Kelly R.:  My kids are overjoyed when nachos are on the menu for dinner, and I love that they can be served right from the sheet pan for a fun family-style dinner. This is a great pantry meal that can make use of what you already have in your kitchen. Get creative with corn, beans, avocado, leftover chicken, taco meat, or anything else that sounds good! We like to serve ours with raw sliced bell peppers on the side. From Southern Living

Kristy Pepping:  My kids love this recipe and I have one super picky eater! When you are in a rush due to after school sports or need a quick weeknight dinner, this is a go-to for sure. Not only is it fast, but super healthy and just uses a few ingredients. I like to pair this with some oven-baked rolls which you can add during the last few minutes of the chicken baking time. For another side, add some cut up carrots and celery with ranch dipping sauce. From Allrecipes

Kristy Pepping:  Chicken parmesan is always a win for our family! This oven-baked version skips the typical frying step for a one pan meal. This recipe is paired with broccoli, and we also like to also add a few pieces of garlic bread during the last 10 minutes. Another tip I found useful is to cut the chicken breasts in half. They cook faster, but also it offers less waste when you have smaller kids in the house. From Taste of Home

Kristy Pepping:  This homemade meatloaf pairs with two sides that all cook on one pan! It calls for ground beef, but ground turkey or ground chicken also make great options as well. And the individual portions are perfect for kids' plates. From Cooking Light

Vanessa M.:  No greasy crust on these pizzas! Bell pepper pizzas are fun and easy to make, full of healthy ingredients, and a great opportunity to let the kids help in the kitchen. Kids can top their "pizzas" with whatever toppings they like. My kids have suddenly become mushroom pizza fans, so they put mushrooms all over, and even chop some up to mix in the sauce! Delicious! From Peas and Crayons

Kristy Pepping:  If your kids like chicken, pork is another healthy option. Pork tenderloin is fairly easy to find at your local grocery store and while many come pre-seasoned, I like this recipe which adds a ton of flavor when it cooks in the oven. It offers two sides, potatoes and carrots, that cook directly along with the pork so no need to figure out what to pair with the pork. From Chew Out Loud

Kristy Pepping:  If you are looking for good vegetarian sheet pan dinners, this one will be a hit. We love chili in our house anytime it is cold or rainy outside. We usually make chili in the crockpot, but this one is faster in the oven. I also love that the biscuits can cook right along with the chili for a quick side. From Food Network

Kelly R.:  Roasted veggies are so easy and delicious, and this quick dinner cooks them alongside gnocchi on a sheet pan for a filling vegetarian meal. This is my favorite way to cook Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi, if you have a bag in your freezer! From How Sweet Eats

Kristy Pepping:  If you are a vegetarian household, there are plenty of easy sheet pan recipes for you. These tacos are packed with veggies and offer a ton of taste. Simply roast the veggies in the oven, add the sauce and roll up and eat! And if you are looking for some added crunch, pair with some tortillas chips and a side of guacamole. From Destination Delish

Kristy Pepping:  This was a big hit for my family, super easy to make and just as fast. Basically, you cut slits in chicken breasts and stuff with various vegetables. Top with cheese, then stick in the oven and bake. We did use the suggested veggies mentioned, but you could certainly use any you have on hand. From Delish

Kristy Pepping:  My kids love steak which can be quite expensive. However, we have found good deals generally on steak tips. Using just a sheet pan, you can make a complete steak dinner with some veggies that most kids like. And for another easy addition, you can add some baked dinner rolls to cook right along with this meal. From Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Kristy Pepping:  Although frittatas are usually considered a breakfast food, they make a great dinner option as well. Plus this one is vegetarian and what I like about it is it has a ton of veggies. My kids seem to eat more veggies if they are mixed into the meal. If you have leftovers for this dish, you could always use it as a healthy breakfast idea too. From Recipe Runner