If you dread dinner time because cooking takes forever and clean up is a mess, then these one-pot or one-pan dinners are for you! We’re talking minimal prep and cleanup while still making meals your family will devour.
Grab a deep skillet or a baking sheet and enjoy making dinner again.
One Pot Meatball Stroganoff
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This meatball stroganoff is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Simply toss frozen meatballs, egg noodles, and the creamy sauce together in a pot and let it simmer. The noodles soak up the flavor as they cook (no need to boil them separately), and the whole dish comes together in under 30 minutes.
With tender meatballs, savory mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, this recipe is comfort food at its best.
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Chicken Zucchini Casserole
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This one-pan chicken zucchini casserole is packed with fresh zucchini, tender chicken, and flavorful pesto sauce. Simply combine cubed chicken, zucchini, and other veggies with a quick pesto sauce, top with cheese, and bake until golden brown.
You can even assemble it ahead of time for a stress-free weeknight dinner.
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One Pan Shrimp Fettuccine
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First cook the shrimp in the skillet, then set aside as you combine all the ingredients for a homemade Alfredo sauce and the fettuccine noodles. Once the noodles are tender, stir the shrimp back in and let it rest for 5 minutes. This will heat up the shrimp and let the sauce thicken.
This recipe uses simple pantry staples and comes together in under 30 minutes. What’s not to love?
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Santa Fe Chicken
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This Santa Fe Chicken is a one-pan skillet meal full of southwest flavors. Seasoned chicken is cooked until golden brown and then combined with black beans, corn, green chiles (you can use mild for less spiciness), and tomatoes.
Topped with melted cheese, this dish is ready in 30 minutes.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
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This sheet pan chicken thigh recipe is a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family. Simply toss chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless) with vegetables, coat everything in butter and spices, and bake for 30 minutes.
The chicken comes out juicy and the roasted vegetables are tender. If you have leftovers, it’s perfect for lunch the next day.
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Pork Chop Skillet Dinner
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Boneless pork chops are cooked with canned white beans, spinach, and basic seasonings in under 30 minutes. The dijon mustard really adds a delicious tang to the whole dish and a squeeze of lemon juice brightens it up.
This recipe is versatile – you can swap the spinach for other greens or use different canned white beans you have on hand.
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One Pan Potatoes and Eggs
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Here’s a hearty, one-pan breakfast. Simply cook cubed potatoes and shallots in a skillet until crispy, then add eggs and cover until you have the perfect yoke.
The recipe uses minimal ingredients – butter, potatoes, shallots, eggs, and seasonings – making it budget-friendly. You can customize it with fresh herbs or add your favorite spicy seasonings to give it some heat.
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Inside Out Stuffed Peppers
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All the favorite flavors of a stuffed pepper without needing to do the stuffing! Talk about a time saver.
All the ingredients – ground sausage, rice, vegetables, and seasonings – are simmered together in one skillet for a complete and flavorful meal. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese, this recipe is ready in just 30 minutes.
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Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry
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Salmon is such a great weeknight dinner option because it cooks so quickly.
All you need to do is marinate the salmon in store-bought or homemade teriyaki sauce while you’re prepping the veggies. Then stir-fry the salmon with broccoli, red bell peppers, and onions and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for an extra dash of flavor.
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One Pot Shrimp Orzo
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Simple ingredients like shrimp, orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, and lemon create a delicious dish in just 20 minutes. The orzo cooks alongside the shrimp and vegetables in a single pot.
A great recipe for busy families and can be easily customized with additional vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or broccoli.
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Rasta Pasta (Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Pasta)
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This recipe combines Jamaican jerk chicken with creamy Alfredo pasta. Ingredients include chicken cut into strips and seasoned, a variety of bell peppers, and green onions – all cooked in a single skillet with pasta and a light jerk-spiced cream sauce.
Lots of flavor and you can control how much jerk seasoning you want to include. Ready in about 35 minutes.
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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
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For this recipe, all you need to do is slice and bake. Slice the steak, bell peppers and onions into strips and toss with the oil and seasonings.
While the main dish is cooking, slice up an avocado and warm up the tortillas.
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Chicken Florentine
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Chicken Florentine with sun-dried tomatoes is another quick meal. First, pan-sear the chicken, then make the creamy sauce with white wine, broth, and Italian seasoning.
Spinach and the tomatoes are added near the end to keep them from overcooking. Ready in under an hour.
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Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta
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If you love spinach artichoke dip, the you’re going to love this recipes. It’s a one-pot dish that combines chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and tender artichokes with fresh spinach.
Ready in just 30 minutes.
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Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
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This sheet pan Caprese gnocchi is a quick and easy weeknight meal. It requires minimal prep and cleanup, thanks to using just one pan.
With a handful of ingredients like cherry tomatoes, store-bought gnocchi, and pesto, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Mexican Ground Beef and Quinoa Bowls
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Seasoned ground beef and quinoa are cooked with vegetables and Tex-Mex flavors for a protein-packed meal. Simply brown ground beef with onions and spices, then add quinoa, veggies and remaining ingredients.
It’s customizable too – just add your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, cheese, salsa and serve in a bowl.
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta
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A creamy one-pot meal that’s fancy enough for date night but easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Even better, it’s ready in about 30 minutes.
Tender chicken, spinach, and penne pasta are simmered in a cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs.
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Easy One Pot Jambalaya
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Need a little spice in your life? This is a flavor-packed take on the classic Louisiana dish. Chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp are cooked together with rice in a single pot along with vegetables.
The a tomato-based sauce includes a kick of spice from the Cajun seasoning.
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One Pan Chicken Rice Broccoli
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This one-pan chicken dish is definitely quick and easy. Simply cook chicken and onions in a skillet and add the broth ingredients. After simmering, add broccoli and cheese to get the creamy texture.
Get a cheesy top with shredded cheese and have it on the table in 30 minutes.
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Sheet Pan Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus
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Simply toss shrimp and asparagus with all the ingredients, then let your oven do the work. It doesn’t get any easier than that!
In less than 30 minutes you’ll have a savory shrimp and veggie dish that’s also low in calories.
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Shakshuka
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This Shakshuka recipe is a breakfast dish from North Africa or the Middle East, but it uses all common ingredients found in the pantry. It incorporates veggies with a can of diced tomatoes and a small amount of tomato paste. Add spices like ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes (you can leave this out if you think it will be too spicy) to flavor the tomato based sauce.
The eggs are cooked on top and then sprinkled with feta cheese. Add a piece of toast or garlic bread to soak up the sauce.
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Chicken and Steak Stir Fry
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This stir-fry recipe includes seared steak and chicken alongside bell peppers, broccoli, and onions. The 2-ingredient sauce is quick to make and adds the Asian-inspired flavor.
Enjoy it as is or add a side of rice to go with it.
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Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
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This sheet pan recipe combines sausage and vegetables for a tasty dinner. This is a two part roast. First, toss quartered potatoes with herbs and spices, then roast them in the oven.
While the potatoes cook, prepare the sausage, bell peppers, green beans, and onion. When the potatoes are partially cooked, add the remaining ingredients and roast until browned.
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Next Up: Get 17 Creamy Chicken Pasta Dishes
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Creamy chicken dishes are always a joy to serve and eat. These hearty dishes are full of flavor and comfort which are perfect for spoiling your family with delicious meals.
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