SHEET PAN DINNERS

Eating dinner as a family promotes sensible eating habits and better weight management. Sitting down together for a meal also increases family relationships and even impacts children's school success and mental health.

Evening schedules can be chaotic, so easy realistic meals can help make this achievable. A great suggestion is to experiment with sheet meals. Along with decreasing prep and time commitment, it also makes clean up a breeze!

Sheet pan dinners are very versatile. Substitute your favorite ingredients to make this a family favorite.

Chicken Potatoes and Broccoli

1 lb. Chicken Breasts

1 lb. Potatoes (cubed)

1 lemon juiced and thinly sliced

2 tsp Lemon Pepper

2 TBL Olive Oil

1 bunch Broccoli

Directions:

Heat oven to 450 F. Top a sheet pan with foil and add ingredients. Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-30 min or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

Honey-Mustard Chicken with Parsnips & Kale

1 lb. Yellow Potatoes (quartered)

2 TBL Honey

2 TBL Mustard

4 Parsnips cut into 2" cubes

4 Chicken Breasts

2 cups Kale (rinsed and dried)

1/2 tsp Olive Oil

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a foil lined sheet pan. Toss to cover evenly with oil, season with salt and pepper. Bake 400 degrees F for 30 min.

Mediterranean Chicken Dinner

1 lb Yellow Potatoes (quartered)

1 large Red Onion

1.5 cup Cherry Tomatoes

4 Chicken Breasts (diced)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a sheet pan with foil, top with ingredients. Toss to evenly coat. Bake for 25-30 min or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 F.

Teriyaki Cashew Chicken and Veggies

1 Red Bell Pepper

1 Green Bell Pepper

1/2 Cup Roasted Cashews

1 Head Broccoli

4 Chicken Breasts

Glaze:

1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium)

1/2 cup Water

1 TBL Cornstarch

4 TBL Honey

Directions:

Mix glaze ingredients. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a sheet pan with foil, top with ingredients. Toss with glaze until evenly coated. Bake for 25-30 min or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 F.

Baked Fish and Veggies

5-6 Red Potatoes (quartered)

2 TBL Olive Oil

4 cloves Garlic

6 Carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)

1 Large Onion (cut into thin strips)

1 Lemon (sliced)

2 lbs. Fish of choice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a sheet pan with foil, top with ingredients. Bake for 20-25 min or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Sheet Pan Fajitas 

1 lb. Chicken Breasts

2 Bell Peppers (thinly sliced)

1 Red Onion (thinly sliced)

3 TBL Olive Oil

1 Fajita seasoning packet

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a sheet pan with foil, top with ingredients. Toss to evenly coated. Bake for 25-30 min or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 F.