25 High Protein Sheet Pan Dinners With 5 Ingredients or Less
A roundup of 25 easy high protein sheet pan meals that are made with 5 ingredients or less! Includes chicken, steak, salmon, and even some plant-based protein sheet pan dinners. These dinners are perfect for busy weeknights when you want something healthy, satisfying, and family-friendly without spending hours in the kitchen!
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January is here, which means that I’m extremely lazy when it comes to doing anything. It’s cold out, it gets dark by like 4pm, and my motivation is at an all-time low after the holidays!
The last thing I want to do is cook a fancy meal after a long day at work, and I’m like two seconds away from ordering Doordash.
Enter – sheet pan dinners!
Next to crockpot dinners, I think sheet pan dinners are the best thing in the world when it comes to making dinner on a lazy night or after a busy day.
You just dump the ingredients on a sheet pan, add a little marinade, toss things around a bit, bake, and boom you have dinner on the table with little effort!
In this roundup, I’m sharing 25 high protein sheet pan dinners that are all made with 5 ingredients or less. They’re all pretty easy to make and perfect for when you want a healthy dinner without a ton of effort, prep, or cleanup!
🥘 Looking for more high protein dinner ideas? Check out these 25 high protein crockpot dinners you can make with 5 ingredients or less, or this roundup of 20 simple 5-ingredient romantic date night dinners!
Sheet Pan Dinner Essentials
I’ve used a lot of different sheet pans in the past, but the ones I’ve linked below are my favorite. You want to make sure you get a high quality sheet pan, because the cheap ones will warp, bend, and become unusable after a few rounds.
I know it’s tempting to get a $5 sheet pan from Walmart or HomeGoods, but getting a decent quality sheet pan for $20 is well worth the investment!
The one I love the most is the Wilton sheet pans. I’ve had mine for years now and it’s held up really well/ I also like the NordicWare sheet pans because they are huge and perfect for sheet pan dinners! The Oxo GoodGrips is another great brand that makes high quality products.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner Recipes
1. Sheet Pan Orange Chicken
OMG this recipe is on my Pinterest board to make for dinner one of these weeks! It’s such a creative use of popcorn chicken, which is already crispy and gets a flavor boost from this super easy orange sauce made with just a few ingredients.
Recipe source + credit: Girl Gone Gourmet
2. Baked Chicken With Lemon & Thyme
A classic, high protein flavorful chicken dinner that’s easy to make after a long, busy day!
Recipe source + credit: Our Happy Mess
3. Sweet Chili Roasted Chicken & Veggies
I have an obsession with sweet chili sauce, so this easy sheet pan dinner is right up my alley! If you love sweet chili recipes as much as I do, make sure to check out my quick & easy 4-ingredient sweet chili potsticker soup!
Recipe source + credit: Averie Cooks
4. Crispy BBQ Chicken
Here’s an incredibly easy 2-ingredient BBQ chicken recipe that is perfect for nights when you are just too darn tired to cook after work!
Recipe source + credit: Bowl of Delicious
5. Maple Mustard Chicken & Potatoes
Yum, nothing beats a cozy pan of chicken and potatoes on a cold winter day. This is a sweet & tangy twist on the classic recipe that you can make in a sheet pan!
Recipe source + credit: Diethood
6. Pesto Chicken & Veggies
This sheet pan chicken recipe is so unbelievably easy, it’s one of my go-to’s for lazy nights when I want something high protein and flavorful without a ton of effort!
Recipe source + credit: The Natural Nurturer
7. Chicken Bacon Ranch
Okay, okay this recipe actually uses 6 ingredients, but it’s too yummy and easy to not include in this roundup! Ranch seasoning is an unspoken hero when it comes to quick, minimal ingredient recipes and this yummy chicken sheet pan dinner is no exception!
Recipe source + credit: Graceful Little Honey Bee
8. Teriyaki Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
I love making my favorite Asian recipes at home, and this is an easy version of one of my faves – teriyaki chicken! It’s so simple to make and ready in under 30 minutes for quick & simple dinner!
Recipe source + credit: Cooking in the Midwest
9. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
I’m obsessed with making sheet pan fajitas. They’re delicious, high protein, and you can customize them in so many different ways. It’s one of my favorite, easy, no-fuss recipes that I make on repeat!
Recipe source + credit: The Lazy Dish
10. Chicken Bites
This post features 5 different marinades for 2-ingredient chicken bites that are all super simple to make with just a few ingredients! I love simple recipes like this one that you can customize multiple ways.
Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn
11. Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas
Yum, I love making quesadillas on the stovetop but these oven-baked chicken quesadillas are an even easier recipe for a lazy girl dinner!
Recipe source + credit: Salty Side Dish
More High Protein Sheet Pan Dinners
12. Sheet Pan Sausage & Peppers
This is a super simple high protein dinner that you can eat by itself, over rice, or with pasta! It works great for meal prep too!
Recipe source + credit: Kristine’s Kitchen
13. Crispy Sheet Pan Tacos
If you’re not a fan of quesadillas, but prefer a crispy crunchy alternative – try these super easy crispy sheet pan tacos! This another recipe that I’ve had on my Pinterest board forever that I gotta try ASAP!
Recipe source + credit: Ella Crumella’s Kitchen
14. Sheet Pan BBQ Pork Nachos
Let’s keep going with the Mexican food theme and talk about these super easy 5-ingredient sheet pan nachos! The best thing about nachos is that there are so many ways you can customize them with your favorite toppings.
Recipe source + credit: Mighty Mrs.
15. Sheet Pan Hash Brown Egg Bake
Who says you can’t have breakfast for dinner?! This is a great low-carb, high protein recipe for days when you’re craving some breakfast food after a long day.
Recipe source + credit: Skinny Fitalicious
16. Sheet Pan Steak & Veggies
Craving some steak but too lazy to bust out the cast iron skillet? Make these sheet pan steak strips with veggies that’s super simple to make and ready in 45 minutes!
Recipe source + credit: Mad About Food
17. Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
If you’re bored of chicken fajitas, try these sheet pan steak fajitas that are delicious and made with just 5 ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: Cooking With Ruth
18. Ranch Pork Chops & Potatoes
Another genius use of ranch dressing seasoning! It’s an easy sheet pan dinner that’s ready in just over 30 minutes.
Recipe source + credit: Jo Cooks
19. Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon
A light, healthy, and high protein salmon dinner you can make in a pinch! It only requires a few ingredients and minimal prep.
Recipe source + credit: Feel Good Foodie
20. Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon
Here’s a super simple salmon recipe that you can get on the table with just a handful of ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: The Wooden Skillet
Plant-Based Protein Sheet Pan Dinners
21. Sheet Pan Black Bean Quesadillas
This is a vegetarian sheet pan dinner recipe made with black beans for plant-based protein. I love making these when I have leftover tortillas from taco night!
Recipe source + credit: I Heart Vegetables
22. Sheet Pan Teriyaki Tofu, Sweet Potatoes, & Broccoli
Tofu is one of my favorite ways to sneak in plant-based protein, especially for meatless Mondays! Here’s an easy teriyaki tofu that’s loaded with flavor and veggies.
Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn
23. Crispy Pesto Tofu
You can make this simple 2-ingredient pesto tofu in the oven or the air fryer depending on your mood! It pairs really well with rice or mixed into stir fry bowls.
Recipe source + credit: Veggies Save The Day
24. Stuffed Chickpea & Quinoa Peppers
This vegan stuffed peppers recipe is packed with plant-based protein and veggies! It’s a simple dish that you can make when you’re looking for a lower carb dinner.
Recipe source + credit: Sweet Simple Vegan
25. Halloumi Fries
Sometimes you just need a high-protein, vegetarian girl dinner and that’s where these halloumi fries come in! They’re filling, delicious, and will satisfy your craving.
Recipe source + credit: Feel Good Foodie
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of 25 high protein sheet pan dinners and found some inspiration for your dinner rotation!
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