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Good For you Family Friendly Sheet Pan Dinners

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Modified: Feb 18, 2025 · Published: Mar 27, 2020 by AmyG · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Sometimes finding nutritious family friendly sheet pan dinners can be a challenge. Picture this, you're on your way home from work, you've had a busy day and your tired, family friendly sheet pan dinners, are exactly what you need. 

Not only does dinner need to be tasty, but it needs to be nutritious and appealing to eat. That's what makes sheet pan dinners a great choice.

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These sheet pan dinners aren't in any specific order and they are great because cleaning up is at a minimum.

Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables

Whole30 Sheet Pan Dinners

Melinda makes a nutritious Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables recipe that is SO easy to make and is full of flavor. It's the perfect dish to meal prep for lunch or dinner and completely customizable - add any type of sausage and veggies to roast.

Sheet Pan Shrimp Asparagus Potato Dinner

Sheet pan shrimp asparagus and potato on a baking sheet

Hayley says this is a perfect meal for a busy weeknight! Sheet Pan Shrimp Dinner Recipe in on the table in less than 30 minutes but full of delicious flavor! Made with shrimp, asparagus, tomatoes and potatoes, it's a healthy balanced dinner your whole family will enjoy. Easily cooked in your oven.

Sheet Pan Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs and Vegetable Recipes

Crispy Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Cassie says this easy, one-pan Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs and Vegetables dish makes weeknight dinner prep a breeze. The chicken thighs are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The vegetables are melt-in-your-mouth tender and packed with flavor. And the best part? It's whole30 compliant!

Thai Beef and Pineapple Kabobs Sheet Pan Dinner

pineable beef kabobs in a white bowl

Megan says that this Broiled Thai Beef and Pineapple Kabobs is an exciting and fresh change from the usual, but so easy to make - a sheet pan dinner! With just 20 minutes of prep time, enjoy marinated steak and pineapple with a garnish of fresh mint. Perfect for Gluten-free, Paleo, AIP, GAPS and Whole30.

Piri Piri Chicken

piri piri chicken in a white baking dish

Gina says that this piri piri chicken (peri peri chicken) dinner is full of flavorful spices and cooked on just one sheet pan by using the spatchcock method of removing the backbone so the chicken lies flat on the baking sheet. This reduces the cooking time significantly and allows all the ingredients to be cooked on the same baking sheet. Served with green beans and sweet potatoes, it's an easy complete meal in just 35 minutes!

Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats

loaded spaghetti squash on a baking tray

Kaylin says that this Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats bring your favorite taco flavors and toppings stuffed inside a spaghetti squash boat! They're loaded with protein and veggies and are an easy and family friendly paleo, gluten free, and Whole30 compatible meal! I topped these spaghetti squash boats with some of my favorite taco toppings, but you can use whatever you like.

Sheet Pan Salmon with Brussel Sprouts

salmon and brussel sprouts on a baking sheet

Karen says that this Sheet Pan Salmon is easily made with one of my favorite lemon-garlic salad dressings. It takes almost no prep but it's full of flavor. {keto, gluten free, whole30, paleo, dairy free}.

One Pan Za'atar Pork Tenderloin, Sweet Potato and Cauliflower

pork tenderloin surrounded by carrots and cauliflower in a baking dish

Samanta say that this one pan Za'atar Pork Tenderloin, Sweet Potato, and Cauliflower is a quick and healthy meal the whole family will love! Packed with lean protein and loads of family-loving vegetables.

Orange Chicken with Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner

orange chicken on a white plate with green beans

AmyG recommends this recipe whole heartedly, especially if you need something that is particularly tasty. This Sheet Pan Orange Chicken will satisfy your pickiest crowds, guaranteed. Pair it with potatoes, brussel sprouts or any other vegetable. It virtually cooks itself in 45 minutes and doesn't need babysitting.

Sheet Pan Apple Cinnamon Chicken

chicken with apple and vegetables in a baking dish

Don says that this Sheet Pan Apple Cinnamon Chicken is a hit with adults and kids alike! A simple marinade makes the chicken juicy and tender. A pan full of sweet potatoes, apples and chard absorbs all the flavorful juices and it's own hit of the cinnamon-y sauce. It's easy to make and easy to double for a crowd!

And there you have it. 10 delicious sheet pan dinners that are nutritious and family friendly. Best of all, they cook in one pan which makes for a super easy clean-up.

P.S.  A big thank you to the recipe bloggers that contributed to this post, you know who you are!

Drop me a comment below if you do try one of these delicious Family Friendly Sheet Pan Dinners and let me know what you think.

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