When you need a side dish but don't have time to babysit the stove, sheet pan recipes will get the job done. Roasted potatoes absorb flavors easily, and when cooked on foil or parchment, they crisp up for a real palate-pleasing experience.

If you already have a main dish picked out, toss small red and white potatoes with a flavor-infused dressing, and then pop them in the oven to bake. The following recipes contain family-friendly flavors that will have everyone singing your praises. There's even an all-in-one chicken and potatoes recipe to make meal planning a breeze.

How to make sheet pan Greek chicken and potatoes
Chicken and potatoes are two ingredients that cook beautifully together. Instead of roasting the chicken separately, toss bone-in thighs with small white potatoes and a zesty Greek sauce. Dried herbs are perfectly fine in this recipe, so use what you have in your pantry. Lining the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper will make cleanup a breeze. Get the recipe here.

How to make sheet pan garlic butter potatoes
For a side dish that requires very little effort, try roasting small red and white potatoes in a garlic-infused butter sauce. Raw garlic can be intense, so tamp down the bite by lightly browning it in a combination of butter and olive oil before adding it to the potatoes. Stir the potatoes once to ensure they crisp up nicely, and enjoy this side dish with a sprinkling of fresh parsley. Get the recipe here.

How to make sheet pan garlic ranch potatoes
What's better than a stuffed baked potato? A plate full of ranch-spiced potatoes topped with cheese and bacon. This decadent side dish crisps up in the oven on a foil-covered sheet pan. You won't even have to fry the bacon separately, since it cooks right on top of the potatoes! Serve these yummy spuds with a side of ranch dressing, and watch your guests gobble them up. Get the recipe here.

With all of these choices, you'll never settle for boring mashed potatoes again. Enjoy!

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