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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    16 Effortless Dinners You Can Dump and Bake All in One Dish

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 22, 2024, updated November 8, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Cooking dinner can be a hassle, especially on busy nights. These one-dish recipes make it easy to prepare a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup. Just toss everything into a baking dish, pop it in the oven, and let it do the work for you.

    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken fajita casserole.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This easy casserole brings the flavors of chicken fajitas right to your dinner table without any fuss. It combines protein-rich black beans and quinoa, all mixed together in one dish, making it a simple and tasty meal.

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    No-Boil Ravioli Casserole

    This cheesy ravioli casserole is one of the simplest dishes you can make. With just four simple ingredients and store-bought shortcuts, you can prep this dish in 5 minutes, and eat in under 40!
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish is incredibly easy to prepare, using just four basic ingredients and some convenient store-bought items. You can have it ready in just 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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    Chicken Thigh Tray Bake

    Chicken thigh tray bake.
    Photo credit: Living Lou.

    This chicken thigh tray bake is an easy option for a quick family dinner, taking less than 45 minutes to prepare. Just toss chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and carrots together in a tasty marinade and let the oven do the work.

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    Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies

    Sheet pan sausage and veggies.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This one-pan dinner is super easy and packed with flavor. With garlic and herbs, everything cooks together in the oven, becoming tender and ready in under 30 minutes.

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    Sheet Pan Salmon with Brussels Sprouts

    Sheet pan salmon with brussels sprouts.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    This recipe lets you prepare an entire dinner on just one sheet pan. You’ll enjoy tasty brussels sprouts alongside salmon, and you can throw in some rice if you want.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta mixed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty meal that's simple to prepare. It's a great option for a cozy dinner without the hassle.

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    Teriyaki Salmon

    Teriyaki salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This simple salmon dish is perfect for a quick dinner. Whether you use store-bought teriyaki sauce or whip up your own, it’s an easy meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    One Pan Chicken & Potatoes

    Chicken and potatoes.
    Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

    This simple chicken and potatoes meal features juicy bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks, along with tender potatoes, roasted garlic, and button mushrooms, all cooked together on a single sheet pan. It’s an easy way to enjoy a hearty dinner with minimal cleanup, taking just 15 minutes to prep before it goes in the oven.

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    Baked Tilapia

    Baked tilapia.
    Photo credit: Organically Addison.

    This baked tilapia is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. You can have it ready in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a hassle-free dinner.

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    Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage & Veggies

    Gnocchi sheet bake.
    Photo credit: Living Lou.

    Oven-baked gnocchi with sausage and veggies is a simple dinner that you can whip up in just 25 minutes using only one pan. It's an easy way to enjoy a hearty meal without a lot of fuss.

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    Vegan Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Nourished by Nic.

    This dish is warm, cheesy, and entirely plant-based. It's the perfect easy meal that you can throw together in one pan.

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    Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

    A casserole dish full of spinach artichoke casserole.
    Photo credit: Nibble and Dine.

    This easy casserole combines rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables for a quick meal. It takes less than an hour to prepare and bake, making it perfect for busy nights.

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    Baked Ravioli Casserole

    Baked Ravioli Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This baked ravioli casserole is a quick and simple meal that comes together in about 20 minutes, with only 5 minutes of prep work. Using store-bought cheese ravioli means you can whip this up even on your busiest nights, and it can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.

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    Sheet Pan Steak & Potatoes

    Sheet pan steak and potatoes.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This simple dish combines roasted potatoes and steak, all cooked together on one pan for an easy meal. It offers a satisfying, hearty dinner with minimal cleanup afterward.

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    Baked Meatballs

    Baked Meatballs.
    Photo credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Baked Meatballs are simple to prepare and made with just beef and a few common ingredients you likely have at home. They’re perfect for serving with spaghetti and red sauce or for making tasty Italian meatball subs.

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    Sheet Pan Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken

    Sheet pan prosciutto wrapped chicken.
    Photo credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    Prosciutto-wrapped chicken is a simple dinner that you can make with just a few ingredients and little prep time. Everything cooks together on one sheet pan, making cleanup a breeze.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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