Sheet Pan Vegetable Chili

🌶️🥦 Sheet Pan Vegetable Chili with Cornbread Biscuits — The Weeknight Dinner That Practically Cooks Itself

Roasted veggies, hearty beans, and golden cornbread biscuits baked right on top — this Sheet Pan Vegetable Chili is the one‑pan wonder that makes you look like a dinner genius (without breaking a sweat).

Let’s be real: weeknight dinners can feel like a never‑ending cycle of “what’s for dinner?” panic. You want something healthy, but you also want something that doesn’t require 47 dirty dishes and a culinary degree. Enter: Sheet Pan Vegetable Chili with Cornbread Biscuits.

This dish is the unicorn of weeknight meals. It’s hearty, it’s flavorful, it’s packed with veggies, and it all happens on one sheet pan. That means less time scrubbing pots and more time doing literally anything else (Netflix, bubble bath, scrolling TikTok — no judgment).

Why this recipe is a keeper:

One‑pan magic — fewer dishes, more joy.
Healthy + hearty — veggies, beans, and cornbread all in one.
Family‑friendly — even picky eaters can’t resist biscuits.
Weeknight‑ready — done in under an hour.
Customizable — spice it up, tone it down, make it yours.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “chili must have meat” or team “veggie chili forever”?

I get pretty excited when I can make a meal for my family that is both healthy and easy.

Sheet Pan Vegetable Chili with Cornbread Biscuits are such an easy and delicious weeknight dinner idea! They’re done in under an hour, packed with flavor and cook on one sheet pan together. Simple!

I am ALWAYS looking for easy weeknight meals, as I am sure all of you guys are too. I either can’t stop making the old standbys or it’s a reason to go through the McDonalds drive thru. There are days that you just want dinner placed in front of you without lifting a finger! This is the closet I have found to that!

Sheet Pan Vegetable Chili with Cornbread Biscuits

ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets

1 poblano chile pepper, seeded and diced

1 onion, roughly chopped, plus more for topping

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

salt, to taste

3/4 cup cornmeal

1/2 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar

4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

2/3 cup cold buttermilk

2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 15-ounce can black beans, undrained

1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

1 1/4 cups frozen corn, thawed

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

green onions for garnish

Sheet Pan Vegetable Chili with Cornbread Biscuits

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the broiler. Toss the cauliflower, poblano and onion with the vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Broil until the vegetables are browned around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the biscuits: Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, brown sugar and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Work the butter into the cornmeal mixture with your fingers until crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk and 1/3 cup cheese with a fork until combined.
Remove the baking sheet from the broiler and preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Add the beans and their liquid, the tomato sauce, corn, vegetable broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the roasted vegetables and gently stir. Spoon the biscuit dough on top in 12 mounds, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Sprinkle the biscuits with the remaining 1/3 cup cheese.
Bake until the chili starts bubbling and the biscuits are golden and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.

Calorie Count (Per Serving, Serves 6)

Calories: ~390
Protein: 13g
Carbs: 52g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 8g

🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

Cauliflower: Fiber + vitamin C.
Beans: Protein + staying power.
Cornmeal: Whole grain goodness.
Cheddar: Calcium + melty happiness.
Poblano: Mild heat + smoky flavor.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your chili spicy enough to make your eyes water, or just cozy and mild?

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips

Veggie Roast Trick: Don’t overcrowd the pan — roasted, not steamed, is the goal.
Biscuit Boost: Keep butter cold for flaky biscuits.
Spice Control: Add more chili powder or cayenne if you like heat.
Make Ahead: Roast veggies earlier in the day, assemble later.
Serving Suggestion: Top with sour cream, avocado, or hot sauce.

🔄 Recipe Variations

Tex‑Mex Twist: Add jalapeños and pepper jack cheese.
Sweet Potato Chili: Swap cauliflower for diced sweet potatoes.
Protein Boost: Add cooked ground turkey or chicken.
Cheesy Upgrade: Double the cheddar in the biscuits.
Southwest Style: Add black olives and cilantro.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version would your family devour first — Tex‑Mex, sweet potato, or cheesy upgrade?

🧒 Kid Tips

Call it “biscuit chili pie” to make it sound fun.
Let kids sprinkle cheese on top before baking.
Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
Tone down spice for sensitive taste buds.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

Cauliflower: Buy pre‑cut florets to save time.
Beans: Stock up on canned beans — pantry lifesavers.
Cornmeal: Store in freezer to keep fresh.
Cheese: Shred your own for better melt.
Buttermilk: DIY with milk + lemon juice if you don’t have any.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you usually keep buttermilk on hand, or do you DIY it?

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week, I challenge you to make Sheet Pan Vegetable Chili with Cornbread Biscuits and serve it in a fun way. Maybe it’s in mini cast‑iron skillets, maybe it’s topped with jalapeños, maybe it’s paired with a salad. Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsChiliChallenge so we can all drool together.

🥪 Leftover Remix

Chili Nachos: Spoon chili over tortilla chips, top with cheese, bake.
Chili Stuffed Peppers: Fill peppers with leftover chili, bake.
Chili Soup: Add broth to thin it out.
Chili Quesadillas: Spread between tortillas with cheese, grill.
Chili Breakfast Hash: Fry with eggs and potatoes.

💬 Reader prompt: Would you rather turn leftovers into nachos or breakfast hash?

Did you try our Sheet Pan Vegetable Chili with Cornbread Biscuits? What did you think? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below or tag us on Instagram!

💭 Final Thoughts

This Sheet Pan Vegetable Chili with Cornbread Biscuits is proof that healthy and easy can actually be delicious. It’s hearty, flavorful, and versatile enough to be a weeknight dinner or a cozy Sunday meal. Plus, it’s the kind of recipe that makes everyone smile — and isn’t that the best kind of cooking?

Here’s the thing about chili — it’s never just chili. It’s the smell of spices roasting, the joy of pulling golden biscuits from the oven, the comfort of knowing dinner is going to be a hit.

And this Sheet Pan Vegetable Chili? It’s a keeper. It’s hearty, it’s colorful, it’s indulgent, it’s fun. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’ve turned everyday ingredients into something restaurant‑worthy.

But what I love most is how recipes like this bring us together. Food has that magic — it’s not just about eating, it’s about sharing. It’s about swapping tips, laughing over biscuit crumbs, and building little traditions that make life tastier.

So here’s my challenge to you: make this dish, share it with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you add sweet potatoes? Did you sneak in jalapeños? Did you double the cheese just because you could? (No judgment — I’d be first in line for that version.)

💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Sheet Pan Series” next? I’m dreaming up sheet pan fajitas, sheet pan lasagna, and maybe even sheet pan s’mores.

Until then, may your veggies roast golden, your biscuits rise tall, your chili bubble happily, and your kitchen be filled with laughter, love, and second helpings. Because the real magic of recipes like this isn’t just the food — it’s the way they turn an ordinary night into a memory worth savoring.

HOW MANY SHEET PAN RECIPES DO YOU NEED?

A lot! Sheet pan dinners can be basic or creative. A variety of recipes means something for everyone.

Your mornings just got easier with this simple Sheet Pan Breakfast Bake that is quickly prepared and all on one pan. Pop it in the oven to bake and you’ve got a hearty breakfast complete with eggs, bacon, and breakfast potatoes to feed a hungry family!

Sheet pan beef and broccoli is a classic Chinese dish that can be cooked on one sheet pan and is ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s an easy dinner that makes enough to feed a large family or to divide up for your weekly meal prep.

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken is a delicious sweet and spicy one-pan meal. To make this simple sheet pan chicken just prep your ingredients and pop the pan in the oven.