Sheet Pan Dinners Deliver Big on Flavor

In a mere 30 minutes, you end up with a saucy, aromatic chicken dinner, with any heavy lifting done by the oven.

In this recipe, chicken, tomatoes, and chickpeas are coated in a smoky, lemony-infused marinade, then spread on a baking sheet and banished to the oven for just enough time to cook the meat. Lynda Balslev for Tastefood

You can’t knock a complete meal prepared on a baking tray, ready to eat straight from the oven with few, if any, pots or pans to wash up. It’s no wonder that sheet pan dinners are touted for their convenience.

There is another advantage to a sheet pan meal: It delivers big on flavor. One-pan cooking ensures that all the ingredients mingle in a happy jumble during the cooking process, sharing their spices and aromas, exuding their juices, and uniting in a flavorful meal.