One-tray recipes are a game-changer for busy families. They cut down on cooking time, reduce cleanup, and still deliver meals that taste amazing. All you need is a baking tray, a hot oven, and a handful of simple ingredients to get dinner on the table.
Here are 15 one-tray recipes complete with easy-to-follow instructions your whole family will enjoy.
1. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients: Chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, olive oil, fajita seasoning.
How to make: Toss everything with oil and seasoning, spread on a tray, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes. Serve with tortillas and toppings.
2. Honey Garlic Salmon and Veggies
Ingredients: Salmon fillets, broccoli, carrots, honey, soy sauce, garlic.
How to make: Mix honey, soy, and garlic for a glaze. Place salmon and veggies on a tray, drizzle glaze, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes.
3. Sausage and Potato Bake
Ingredients: Sausages, baby potatoes, bell peppers, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika.
How to make: Cut potatoes into chunks, toss with seasoning, add sausages and peppers, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30–35 minutes.
4. Mediterranean Veggie Tray
Ingredients: Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onions, olives, olive oil, oregano.
How to make: Toss veggies with oil and herbs, spread on a tray, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with feta or halloumi before serving.
5. Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple
Ingredients: Chicken thighs, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, teriyaki sauce.
How to make: Arrange everything on a tray, coat with teriyaki sauce, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
6. BBQ Meatball Bake
Ingredients: Meatballs (fresh or frozen), BBQ sauce, corn, red onion.
How to make: Place meatballs on tray, drizzle with BBQ sauce, scatter corn and onion, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes.
7. Pesto Chicken and Tomatoes
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, pesto, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan.
How to make: Spread pesto on chicken, add tomatoes to tray, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan before serving.
8. Taco-Inspired Nacho Tray
Ingredients: Tortilla chips, cooked ground beef (or beans), shredded cheese, black beans, salsa.
How to make: Layer chips, beef, beans, and cheese on tray. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Top with salsa, sour cream, and jalapeños.
9. Lemon Herb Shrimp with Asparagus
Ingredients: Shrimp, asparagus, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, parsley.
How to make: Toss shrimp and asparagus with oil, garlic, and lemon. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
10. Crispy Parmesan Potato Wedges
Ingredients: Potatoes, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika.
How to make: Cut potatoes into wedges, toss with oil and seasonings, sprinkle Parmesan, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30–35 minutes.
11. Caprese Chicken Bake
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, mozzarella slices, tomato slices, basil leaves, balsamic glaze.
How to make: Place chicken on tray, top with tomato and mozzarella, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes. Add basil and drizzle glaze before serving.
12. Breakfast-for-Dinner Tray
Ingredients: Bacon, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, eggs, baby spinach.
How to make: Arrange bacon and veggies on tray, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes. Crack eggs onto tray, bake another 8 minutes.
13. Maple Mustard Pork Chops
Ingredients: Pork chops, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes.
How to make: Mix maple syrup and mustard, brush over pork. Add veggies to tray, season, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes.
14. Veggie-Packed Quesadilla Tray
Ingredients: Tortillas, shredded cheese, bell peppers, spinach, black beans.
How to make: Fill tortillas with cheese and veggies, fold, arrange on tray, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes. Cut into wedges.
15. Pizza-Inspired Tray Bake
Ingredients: Flatbreads or pita, pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni (or favorite toppings).
How to make: Spread sauce on flatbreads, add cheese and toppings, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes.
Next time dinner feels like a chore, pick one of these recipes. You’ll have a tasty meal on the table without the stress—and more time to spend with your family.
