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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    21 One-Pan Holiday Recipes to Make While Decorating the Tree

    Published: Nov 23, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Decorating the tree always feels a little cozier when a warm, fuss-free dinner is bubbling away nearby. I’ve been leaning into meals that need just one dish, whether it’s a trusty pan or a sheet tray, so the kitchen stays calm during all the holiday chaos. These easy, flavorful recipes let you focus on the lights and ornaments instead of a sink full of dishes. It’s the kind of low-stress cooking that makes the season feel extra magical.

    One-Pan Sausage & Apple Feast

    A black platter filled with sausages and apples next to two serving spoons.
    Autumn Sausage & Apple Tray Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Savor fall flavors in one pan with sausage, apples, and fennel roasted to perfection.
    Get the Recipe: One-Pan Sausage & Apple Feast

    Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Peaches

    Peaches next to pork chops on a baking sheet covered in foil.
    Roasted Pork Chops with Caramelized Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Tender pork chops paired with caramelized peaches all baked together on one pan for an easy dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Peaches

    Maple Chicken & Sweet Potato Pan Bake

    A platter of sweet potatoes and chicken.
    Maple Chicken & Sweet Potato Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sweet maple glaze, spiced chicken, and tender sweet potatoes roast together for one-pan comfort.
    Get the Recipe: Maple Chicken & Sweet Potato Pan Bake

    Autumn Chicken & Veggie Sheet Pan

    Tongs in a pan of baked chicken with carrots and potatoes.
    Autumn Chicken, Potatoes & Carrots Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Hearty chicken, potatoes, and carrots roast together on one pan for a quick fall dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Autumn Chicken & Veggie Sheet Pan

    Honey Mustard Chicken & Sweet Potato Bake

    Honey Mustard Chicken and Sweet Potatoes on One Pan. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

    One-pan honey mustard chicken and roasted sweet potatoes come together in a dinner that’s effortless and flavorful.
    Get the Recipe: Honey Mustard Chicken & Sweet Potato Bake

    Caprese Balsamic Chicken Sheet Pan

    Balsamic Chicken Caprese Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Juicy chicken bakes with balsamic, tomatoes, and basil on one pan for a light but festive meal.
    Get the Recipe: Caprese Balsamic Chicken Sheet Pan

    Mediterranean Lamb & Veggie Sheet Pan

    Mediterranean Roasted Lamb and Autumn Vegetables. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

    Mediterranean-spiced lamb roasts with autumn vegetables all on one pan for fast, bold flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Lamb & Veggie Sheet Pan

    Honey Garlic Pork Chops Sheet Pan

    Honey Garlic Pork Chops with Roasted Apples. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Juicy pork chops roast with honey garlic and apples for a fall-inspired dinner all on one pan.
    Get the Recipe: Honey Garlic Pork Chops Sheet Pan

    Crispy Chicken with Seasonal Veggies

    Crispy Sheet Pan Chicken with Seasonal Vegetables. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

    Golden, juicy chicken roasts alongside seasonal veggies for a quick, one-pan fall dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Chicken with Seasonal Veggies

    Sheet Pan Gnocchi & Sausage

    Gnocchi and Sausage with Roasted Squash. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Gnocchi, sausage, and roasted squash all bake together on one sheet pan for easy comfort food.
    Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Gnocchi & Sausage

    Mediterranean Cod & Veggie Sheet Pan

    Mediterranean Cod with Autumn Vegetables. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Light cod and autumn vegetables roast together on one pan for an easy, flavorful dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Cod & Veggie Sheet Pan

    Easy Sheet Pan Pork Chops & Potatoes

    Easy Pork Chops & Potatoes Bake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Juicy pork chops and golden potatoes roast together for a cozy, one-pan autumn meal.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Sheet Pan Pork Chops & Potatoes

    Sheet Pan Ham & Harvest Veggies

    Sheet Pan Ham and Harvest Vegetables. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Ham and seasonal vegetables roast with maple glaze on one pan for an effortless fall dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Ham & Harvest Veggies

    Turkey Breast & Herb Sheet Pan Dinner

    Roasted Turkey Breast Sheet Pan with Fall Herbs. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Turkey breast roasts with fall herbs and vegetables on one sheet pan for easy holiday flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Turkey Breast & Herb Sheet Pan Dinner

    Chicken Parmesan Meatballs & Veggies

    Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Roasted Veggies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Chicken parmesan meatballs bake with marinara and veggies on one pan for a golden, easy dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs & Veggies

    One-Pan Crispy Chicken & Holiday Potatoes

    Crispy Chicken & Potatoes Fall Sheet Pan. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

    Roast golden chicken, carrots, and leeks together for a festive, easy dinner perfect while trimming the tree.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Chicken & Potatoes Fall Sheet Pan

    Holiday Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs & Potatoes

    Golden Chicken Thighs & Potato Bake. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

    Crispy chicken thighs and tender potatoes bake to perfection in one pan, making holiday prep effortless.
    Get the Recipe: Golden Chicken Thighs & Potato Bake

    Smoky Paprika Chicken for Festive Nights

    Smoky Paprika Chicken & Veggie Bake. Photo credit: An Immigrant’s Table.

    One-pan paprika chicken with roasted veggies brings cozy holiday flavors straight to your table.
    Get the Recipe: Smoky Paprika Chicken & Veggie Bake

    Sweet Potato & Chicken Holiday Tray

    Sweet Potato Chicken Harvest Tray. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

    Caramelized sweet potatoes, juicy chicken, and pecans make a festive sheet pan dinner while you deck the halls.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Chicken Harvest Tray

    One-Pan Sausage & Holiday Peppers

    Sausage & Peppers Fall Sheet Pan. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Quick sausage and pepper bake fills the kitchen with holiday spice—ready in one pan in 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Sausage & Peppers Fall Sheet Pan

    Maple Pork Chops & Holiday Squash

    Pork Chops with Maple Acorn Squash. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    Juicy pork chops and sweet acorn squash roast together in one pan for a festive, easy holiday dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Pork Chops with Maple Acorn Squash

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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