This time of year is BUSY! Before the summer heat kicks in and oven-cooking becomes the enemy, now’s the perfect time to embrace the magic of sheet pan meals. Easy to assemble, easy to clean up, and perfect for those hectic spring weeknights.
Chicken Fajitas
Taco ’bout a weeknight winner! This healthy sheet pan dinner from The Modern Proper comes together in a flash. If you have a little extra time, a quick marinade of lime juice, olive oil and taco seasoning helps create a tasty paste that really locks in the flavor. Pop it in the oven for 15 minutes, grab your favorite tortillas, and let the fun begin!
Mediterranean-Inspired Shrimp with Feta
Bring a little Mediterranean flair to your weeknight dinner table! This bright recipe from Cooking in My Genes comes together in just 30 minutes. Shrimp is tossed in a lemon and herb sauce, roasted with fresh veggies and finished with crumbled feta and warm pita bread. The best part? It’s totally flexible — swap in whatever veggies you have on hand and make it your own!
Sheet Pan Frittata
Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea! This versatile frittata from Italian Food Forever is easy to make and doubles as a great on-the-go option. Make it your own with whatever you have on hand — spring veggies, bacon, sausage, cheese and fresh herbs all work beautifully. Leftovers? Once cooled, cut into squares, wrap and refrigerate. When you’re ready, just pop in the microwave for a few seconds and enjoy!
Spring Chicken with Artichokes and Asparagus
This sheet pan recipe from The Defined Dish is for when you want to impress without spending all night in the kitchen! Fresh spring ingredients like asparagus, artichokes and dill make this chicken dinner anything but ordinary. It takes just a little more effort than a basic sheet pan meal, but the payoff is well worth it.
Spring-Vegetable Pizza
This beauty from Southern Living layers creamy ricotta and mozzarella with crispy asparagus, sweet peas and salty prosciutto — all topped with Parmesan, basil, and crushed red pepper. It’s light, fresh, and perfect for the season. Just don’t forget to let your dough come to room temperature before you start!
Teriyaki Salmon and Vegetables
Get dinner on the table in just about 30 minutes with this easy weeknight recipe from Skinnytaste. A savory-sweet marinade of sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar and brown sugar brings all the flavor. Want to take it one step further? Simmer it down into a gorgeous glaze for extra wow factor, or skip it and still end up with a great meal. Pro tip: line your sheet pan with foil or parchment for super easy cleanup!
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