It’s hard to think of a better feeling than prepping a dinner in under 5 min and only using one dish to cook it… that’s heaven. That’s what sheet pan dinners are all about! Sheet pan dinners are an easy weeknight option for busy families since they are quick, full of veggies, cheap and nutritious! This easy chicken and potato sheet pan dinner is one kids love and can be customized for every family! It reminds me of one of my favorite camping foods, tinfoil dinners. If you’re familiar with those you’ll love this sheet pan dinner and if not, you’ll love this sheet pan dinner haha.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
This dinner is the perfect healthy sheet pan recipe! It takes one pan, which means minimal clean up. It costs under $10 to cook for a crowd of 10. It is naturally gluten free and dairy free. It is packed full of seasonal veggies and hearty potatoes. Because it is a sheet pan dinner, it makes it easy for the whole family to enjoy, even the pickiest of eaters. They can easily pick out the components they want to eat and leave behind the rest. No fighting or forcing just providing a meal for everyone to enjoy.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Sheet pan dinners are so simple and this recipe is no exception! These ingredients are cheap and easily customizable.
- Chicken thighs or breasts (whichever you prefer)
- Ground sausage
- Potatoes (Yukon gold or russets work great)
- Carrots
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Salt & Pepper
Optional Add-Ins for Extra Flavor
This dinner is a great healthy dinner option. Feel free to add more veggies or seasoning that you love! Here are some suggestions you might want to try!
- Green beans, bell peppers, or broccoli
- Lemon wedges for brightness
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Prep Your Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 450°F
- Cut potatoes, carrots, chicken and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Add separated ground sausage
- Toss all of the cut ingredients in olive oil and seasoning.
Step 2 – Arrange and Bake
- Spread everything evenly on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until tender.
Step 3 – Serve and Enjoy
- Garnish with herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve straight from the sheet pan for easy cleanup.
Tips for the Perfect Sheet Pan Dinner
Tip 1: Cut potatoes and carrots into smaller sizes than veggies that will cook faster! This makes sure everything cooks evenly!
Tip 2: If you’re cooking a lot of food, spread it out over 2 sheet pans to help everything cook evenly and avoid crispy burnt edges.
Tip 3: Line your pan with parchment paper or tinfoil for even easier clean up
Tip 4: Make sure ground sausage is spread throughout the dish
Tip 5: Serve with ketchup for kids (and adults) whole like a little more flavor to their meal
Tip 6: If you like a sweet and savory dinner add some sweet potatoes along with russets or Yukon gold
More Easy Dinner Ideas
Check out these other dinner options!
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Variations and Allergy-Friendly Options
To make it vegan feel free to completely omit the meat and add some more of the suggested or your favorite vegetables. You could even serve it along side a salad to make it equally as filling without the meat!
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
I store it in airtight containers whether that be Tupperware or ziplock bags for up to a week. This meal even freezes well if you’d like to prep ahead and reheat in a couple of weeks! To reheat the frozen meal cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 min.
This is a great meal for meal preparation for dinner, lunches or school lunches. Check out my favorite meal prep containers here!
Final Thoughts
This sheet pan dinner brings an element of comfort food and balance to my family’s busy weeknights. I know that dinner isn’t going to take it all out of me and I rest easy knowing that my family is getting a balanced meal that didn’t break me or the budget. When I spend less time making dinner or cleaning up we I spend more time with my kids and my husband. The value of sheet pan dinners goes beyond what’s on the plates.
