25 High Protein Sheet Pan Dinners With 5 Ingredients or Less

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1. Sheet Pan Orange Chicken

This is a must-try if you love the Panda Express orange chicken! It’s such a creative use of popcorn chicken, and gets a flavor boost from this super easy orange sauce that’s made with just a few ingredients.

Recipe source + credit: Girl Gone Gourmet

2. Baked Chicken With Lemon & Thyme

A classic, high protein chicken dinner that’s bursting with flavor and super 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! For another easy sweet chili recipe, 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 chicken & potatoes 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

This sheet pan teriyaki chicken recipe is so simple, loaded with flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes!

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. I love simple recipes like this one that you can customize in so many different ways!

Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn

11. Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas

I love making quesadillas on the stovetop, but these oven-baked chicken quesadillas are an even easier recipe for a true lazy girl dinner!

Recipe source + credit: Salty Side Dish

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’s also perfect 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 making these sheet pan tacos! This is 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 cuisine 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 breakfast food after a long day. Here are 50 more 5-ingredient high protein breakfast ideas!

Recipe source + credit: Skinny Fitalicious

16. Sheet Pan Steak & Veggies

Craving a steak but too lazy to bust out the cast iron skillet? Make these sheet pan steak strips that are easy and ready in just 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: Less With Laur

18. Ranch Pork Chops & Potatoes

Another genius use of ranch dressing seasoning! It’s an easy sheet pan dinner that’s ready in just 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 an easy sheet pan salmon recipe that’s loaded with flavor! It’s also quick, easy, and requires just a few ingredients.

Recipe source + credit: The Wooden Skillet

21. Sheet Pan Black Bean Quesadillas

This is a vegetarian sheet pan dinner recipe made with black beans, which contains a healthy dose of fiber and 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 recipe full of 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, but can also be 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! These halloumi fries don’t disappoint – they’re filling, delicious, packed with protein, and super delicious!

Recipe source + credit: Feel Good Foodie