If you’re like me, some nights call for dinner that’s fast, tasty, and leaves behind as little mess as possible. That’s where sheet pan meals shine. With just one pan, you can prep, cook, and serve dinner with minimal effort—and cleanup is a breeze. They’re also endlessly adaptable: swap out veggies your kids don’t love, change up the protein, or tweak the flavors to fit your family’s preferences. Whether you’re juggling activities, homework, or just don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, these sheet pan dinners are the perfect solution.

Here are seven delicious sheet pan recipes to try:

1. Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Magic – Pinch of Yum

This one lives up to its name—it really is meal prep magic. Juicy, spiced chicken paired with roasted sweet potatoes makes for a hearty, wholesome dinner. The best part? It also works beautifully for lunches during the week.

2. Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes – Le Crème de la Crumb

If you’re craving something a little lighter but still filling, this recipe is a winner. Tender salmon, crisp asparagus, and buttery potatoes all roast together for a fresh, balanced meal.

3. Balsamic Chicken and Veggies – Mel’s Kitchen Café

This one is all about flavor. A tangy balsamic glaze ties together juicy chicken and a rainbow of roasted veggies. It’s the kind of meal that feels fancy without actually being fussy.

4. Chicken Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Dinner – Graceful Little Honeybee

Three words that always get a yes in my house: chicken, bacon, ranch. This sheet pan dinner is pure comfort food, but still easy enough for a weeknight.

5. Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce – Whole and Heavenly Oven

Sweet and savory meet in this dish. The honey garlic sauce takes roasted sausage and sweet potatoes to the next level—it’s simple but feels special.

6. Chicken Stir Fry on a Sheet Pan – Gimme Some Oven

This recipe is genius—it takes the flavors of a classic stir fry but makes it way easier by roasting everything together. No wok required, and cleanup is a snap.

7. Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil – Damn Delicious

Bring the fun of a seafood boil right to your oven. Shrimp, corn, sausage, and potatoes all roast together with Cajun seasoning—it’s flavorful, festive, and perfect for when you want something different.

Sheet pan meals remind me that dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. Let me know which one you try!