This list of 17 easy oven recipes is one you're gonna wanna keep because it is perfect for hands-off dinners. Those nights where you have a lot going on and you wanna just be able to load a pan and walk away- these are the recipes that you're gonna wanna try.
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1) Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
First on the list is lemon herb roasted chicken. This is one where your chicken is going to get golden and stay really juicy. It also has an added bonus of leaving an amazing smell throughout the entire house that makes everyone eager for dinner time.
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I like to serve this one up with a side of roasted baby potatoes, which you can actually put in the same pan and let cook together, making cleanup easier for you.
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425F and pat the chicken dry.
- Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
- Stuff the cavity with the lemon halves and smashed garlic.
- Set the chicken in a roasting pan breast-side up.
- Roast 70-75 minutes until the juices run clear and the skin is golden.
- Rest 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
2) Slow-Cooked Beef Stew
Next up is slow-cooked beef stew, and this is the perfect comfort meal. Something about this dinner just gives those cozy vibes right at home. It's perfect for a chilly night, and the beef in this one should be fork-tender. So everything is just falling apart. You have a mix of potatoes and vegetables, and it is just the perfect chilly-night meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Slow-Cooked Beef Stew
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325F and toss the beef with flour, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the beef in oil in a Dutch oven until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the onion and tomato paste, then pour in the broth.
- Add the carrots and potatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and braise in the oven 2 to 2.5 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Skim any fat and serve hot.
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3) Garlic Butter Shrimp Bake
This garlic butter shrimp bake is really similar to shrimp scampi because you have that buttery garlic base that is really just going to bring the shrimp to life on this one. This is a very quick meal to put together and to cook. I like to top it off with fresh parsley just to give it a little bit of color, and even a slice of lemon can really spruce up your plate.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Bake
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Stir together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the garlic butter over the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
4) Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
This sheet pan sausage and veggies make for really easy cleanup, which makes this dish so appealing. You are putting everything on one dish. You can use a variety of different sausages here. So this meal really is customizable to your family and your flavor preferences. Have fun with it. Switch up the sausage, switch up the veggies, and that gives you a variety of different dishes for a busy night.
Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425F and line a sheet pan.
- Toss the sausage and vegetables with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread everything in a single layer on the pan.
- Roast 22-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Serve straight from the pan while hot.
Notes
5) Baked Ziti with Ricotta
Baked Ziti is a win in our household every single time. This one is a favorite of my husband's. This one in particular is made with ricotta cheese and a sauce that is going to be a dish that is just sure to warm you up. An add-in that my husband loves is Italian sausage, but you can also do ground beef, or you can just keep this as a meatless dish and go with your pasta and cheese. It will still get gobbled up every single time.
Baked Ziti with Ricotta
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F and cook the ziti until just shy of al dente.
- Mix the ricotta with the egg, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt.
- Toss the drained pasta with marinara.
- Layer half the pasta in a baking dish, spread the ricotta over it, then add the rest of the pasta.
- Top with mozzarella and bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Sprinkle with basil and rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
6) Honey Soy Baked Salmon
This recipe is a way to spruce up your normal salmon on a sheet pan. This is going to give you a sticky-sweet salmon that also brings that Asian dish flavor to life right at home. This one is a meal you're definitely going to want to try, and one that I love serving up with jasmine rice and a side of vegetables.
Honey Soy Baked Salmon
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking dish with foil.
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar.
- Place the salmon in the dish and pour the glaze over the top.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- Spoon the pan sauce over the fillets and top with green onion and sesame seeds.
Notes
7) Crispy Sheet Pan Tacos
These crispy sheet pan tacos are sure to be a hit for your family's next taco night. And cleanup will be really easy for you. These tacos are cheesy and crunchy. And what I love to do is just put out a variety of different toppings, let my family make their tacos, and you won't miss with this one. Serve it up with a side of Mexican-style rice, and you're good to go.
Crispy Sheet Pan Tacos
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Brown the beef, stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water, and simmer until thick.
- Stand the taco shells upright in a baking dish.
- Fill each shell with beef and a generous handful of cheese.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until the shells crisp and the cheese melts.
- Top with lettuce and tomato before serving.
Notes
8) One-Pan Baked Mediterranean Cod
Baked Mediterranean cod is going to be another way that you can spruce up an average fish-cooked meal at home. This one is light and bright, and the beauty of this dish is that it's all going to come together in under 30 minutes. I like to serve this one up with lemon and a side of rice.
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One-Pan Baked Mediterranean Cod
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F and lightly oil a baking dish.
- Scatter the tomatoes, olives, and garlic in the dish.
- Nestle the cod fillets among the vegetables.
- Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Top with lemon slices and bake 16-18 minutes until the cod flakes.
- Serve with the pan juices spooned over the top.
Notes
9) Easy Meatball Parmesan
This easy meatball parmesan is another meal that is going to come together well; you can serve it over pasta or even serve it up as a meatball sandwich. These are cheesy meatballs that you're making in a zesty sauce. And the flexibility with this meal really makes it family-friendly and enjoyable for even the pickiest of eaters.
Easy Meatball Parmesan
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and half the Parmesan, then roll into meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Pour the marinara over the meatballs and top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
- Bake 22-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
10) Vegetable Ratatouille Bake
My family does appreciate a good meat dish. So I would have fun with this one, sprucing it up with either some Italian sausage or ground beef.
Vegetable Ratatouille Bake
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F and spread the marinara with garlic in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Slice the eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes thinly.
- Arrange the slices in overlapping rows over the sauce.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 15 more until tender.
- Serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
11) Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Stuffed shells are another favorite in our house, and what I really love about this cheesy stuffed shell recipe is that it is completely customizable. You can add different meats or veggies to these and really just have fun with this dish, make it your own, and make it fit everybody's liking.
Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F and cook the shells until just tender, then drain.
- Mix the ricotta with spinach, egg, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread a layer of marinara in a baking dish.
- Stuff each shell with the ricotta filling and nestle into the sauce.
- Top with the remaining marinara and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly, uncovering for the last 10.
Notes
12) Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs
Next up is oven-baked barbecue ribs. And if you haven't made these, I suggest that you do because these are fall-off-the-bone, delicious, and they make the house smell delightful.
What I love about doing barbecue recipes is that there are so many different barbecue sauce flavors out there. So you can really play around with this one. Make it your own. I love to serve these up with a side of potato salad or just some good old mashed potatoes and gravy.
Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 300F and remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Rub the ribs all over with the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Wrap the ribs tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake 2.5 hours until the meat is very tender.
- Unwrap, brush generously with barbecue sauce, and bake uncovered 15 more minutes.
- Rest 10 minutes, then slice between the bones.
Notes
13) Creamy Baked Risotto
Here's a recipe that delivers all the creamy comfort of stovetop risotto without any of the constant stirring.
Creamy Baked Risotto
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F and melt the butter in an oven-safe pot.
- Soften the onion and garlic, then stir in the rice to coat.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the Parmesan and cream until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve right away.
Notes
14) Spinach and Feta Stuffed Peppers
These spinach and feta stuffed peppers are going to bring so much fun color to your plate because you can use the different bell pepper colors here. Each one does give you a different flavor profile, but it is so visually appealing to have that variety of colors in the pan and serve these up.
The spinach and feta is a Greek-inspired flavor on these, so you can also, to round out that Greek flavor, throw in some pork or lamb and really bring these to life in a way you wouldn't expect.
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F and stand the peppers in a baking dish.
- Saute the onion and garlic, then stir in the spinach until wilted.
- Mix the spinach with the cooked rice, feta, and a splash of marinara.
- Spoon the filling into each pepper and top with the remaining marinara.
- Cover with foil and bake 30-35 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
15) Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Next up is parmesan roasted cauliflower. Cauliflower has really been stepping in lately in a lot of recipes as a chicken alternative, as it really gets crispy, especially in an air fryer or an oven. And these cheesy, crispy florets here are no different. This is going to be a dish that will win people over who normally aren't fans of vegetables. The kids are probably going to surprise you by actually enjoying this one.
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet.
- Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread in a single layer on the sheet.
- Roast 25 minutes, stirring once, until golden and crisp at the edges.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and roast 5 more minutes until melted.
- Finish with parsley and serve.
Notes
16) Tandoori Baked Chicken
This is going to be a dish that delivers some serious flavor and texture with almost no effort on your end. Cleanup is a breeze. Serve this one up with some vegetables, and you have a full, rounded meal that your whole family will enjoy.
Tandoori Baked Chicken
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the yogurt with tandoori spice, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them sit at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425F and arrange the chicken on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until cooked through and charred at the edges.
- Rest a few minutes, then top with cilantro and serve.
Notes
17) Sweet Potato Casserole
This sweet potato casserole is a holiday favorite in our family, but it can simply be made year-round. It is creamy and buttery, and you're gonna put a pecan topping on this one to really bring in some added crunch. And having that variety of textures is what is going to make this one appealing to your family or guests alike.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F and grease a baking dish.
- Mix the mashed sweet potatoes with half the brown sugar, the eggs, and half the butter.
- Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
- Combine the pecans, flour, cinnamon, remaining brown sugar, and remaining butter into a crumble.
- Scatter the crumble over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden and crisp.