These 18 easy one-pan dinners are perfect for when you're really too tired to cook, but need something tasty on the table. Simple to prepare and full of flavor, these recipes make meal time effortless. Enjoy delicious, hassle-free meals with minimal cleanup, ideal for any busy night!
Potato Stir-Fry with Halloumi & Veggies
This 25-minute (prep included!) potato stir-fry loaded with halloumi & veggies is sure to become your new weeknight favorite! Healthy, quick and easy to make it's a delicious dinner dish that's packed full of flavor and all done in one pan - with just a touch of lemon to take it from great to amazing.
One-Pot Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta
You can have this dish on the table in 15-20 minutes. Serve it with a green salad and some fresh bread, and you are good to go.
Gorgonzola Gnocchi
Creamy, tangy, crunchy, and utterly delicious!
Pasta e Fagioli
Rosemary, garlic, and smoked paprika lend depth of flavor to this thick, creamy, dreamy pasta-and-bean soup. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with a hunk of bread and you've got just about the coziest dinner ever!
Massaman Chicken Curry
This authentic Massaman Chicken Curry (Gaeng Massaman Gai) is made in one pot in just 45 minutes, using store-bought curry paste. With coconut milk, chicken, potatoes and peanuts it's super creamy, subtly sweet and not so spicy.
Linguine with Cauliflower, Lemon, and Olives
Who would ever have thought that pasta and cauliflower would work so well together? Since both the pasta and cauliflower are quite mellow in taste, we added capers, olives, lemon, and garlic to really spruce up the flavors.
Creamy Pesto Pasta
With only three ingredients and a 10-minute cook time, this creamy pesto pasta will soon become a staple in your house. Vibrant pesto sauce mixed with Greek yogurt makes this easy dinner recipe both simple and comforting.
Thai Chicken and Rice
This is a tasty way to twist up the old chicken and rice dish. Not only is it full of flavor, but it comes together easily and quickly in just one pan – perfect for meal prep!
Salmon Stew
Cozy up with this flavor-packed and slightly spicy Salmon Stew that's all done in under 30 minutes. With common ingredients and a straightforward cooking process, this will quickly become your go-to fish dish.
One-Pan Maple Dijon Chicken
Tender chicken, baked with butternut squash, purple potatoes and broccoli all cooked on one pan for a delicious and healthy meal.
Caprese Salad with Spinach & Cashews
A quick and easy caprese version that's filling enough for dinner.
Chili Mac
This is a super easy dinner that the whole family will love! It comes together in one pan, and has a dairy-free option - and it's gluten-free as written.
Hummus Pasta
12 minutes, 5 ingredients, and one pot—dinner doesn't get much easier than this!
Creamy Tortellini Soup
This soup is packed with cheese tortellini, sausage, carrot, spinach and a savory tomato based broth. Serve with crusty bread to dip!
Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms
Pan-fried gnocchi is a well-kept secret and so much better than boiled - pair it with bacon & mushrooms for maximum flavor.
Chicken Jambalaya
This is Cajun comfort food packed with flavor! The holy trinity of Cajun cooking – onion, celery, and bell peppers – is married up with chicken andouille sausage and seasoned with garlic, herbs and plenty of bold spices.
Baked Cod in Foil
Make these flavor loaded packs of baked cod in foil with just 5 minutes of prep. Filled with cod, tomatoes, potatoes and lemon for a fish-potatoes-and-sauce-dinner all in one. The secret to not overcooking the fish? Use frozen cod.
Chicken Barley Pulao
This is a twist on a classic Indian dish – Chicken pulao. Following the same principles of making a pulao, this one-pot meal uses barley, providing a few added health benefits, as well as a delicious twist on the more traditional pulao recipe.
Ani
Thank you so much for including my recipes in this beautiful article!