25 One Pan Dinners That Are Easier That Ordering Takeout

I love cooking, but I absolutely hate doing the dishes after a big meal. Who wants to clean when you could just relax and digest a delicious dinner? That is why I am obsessed with these simple, one-pan dinners that make cooking and cleaning so extremely easy. Give these quick and easy one-dish dinners a try, and you will instantly want to throw away all those extra pots and pans in your house- you really only need one!

One Skillet Pasta Primavera with Meatballs

I love it when a one-pan dinner squeezes in a ton of vegetables, and that is exactly what this one-skillet pasta primavera with meatballs does. The best part about this recipe is that you can switch up the vegetables to what is in season to keep the meal nice and fresh.

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One-Pan Baked Salmon and Asparagus

Bookmark this one-pan baked salmon and asparagus recipe for when you need a simple dinner in under 30 minutes that everyone in your family will love. The simple flavor of the salmon pairs perfectly with the roasted asparagus to make a healthy and filling meal.

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One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese

The only thing easier about making macaroni and cheese? Making it all in one dish. That is exactly what this recipe does, making cleanup a breeze.

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One-Skillet Creamy Tomato Italian Sausage Pasta

This one-skillet creamy tomato Italian sausage pasta is loved by both kids and adults in my family. The pasta and the sausage combo is a classic for a reason. One bite of this dish, and you’ll see for yourself.

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Smoked Sausage & Rice One Skillet Meal

This Smoked Sausage & Rice One Skillet Meal has everything you want in a hearty dinner. A meaty protein from the sausage, a filling grain with the rice, and a light vegetable with the broccoli. The best part about the dish is that it is ready in under 30 minutes.

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Cowboy Soup

Soup might be cheating when it comes to a one-pan meal, but the concept is still the same — especially in this cowboy soup recipe. The recipe loads up a big stock pot with beef, veggies, and soothing broth ready in just 15 minutes.

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Texas Chili

Texas chili is a staple in my household during the colder winter months. The dish is hearty and filling. But my favorite part is that everything is made in one giant pot, making it so simple to make and even better to enjoy knowing that cleanup is so quick.

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Pesto Salmon

This pesto salmon recipe has a regular spot in my dinner rotation. Even my pickiest eater always perks up when they see it come across their plate. The herb-filled pesto is the perfect marinade for the flakey salmon, providing it with loads of flavor.

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Broiled Chicken Recipe

This broiled chicken recipe is one that you’ll find yourself returning to time and time again. While it may be simple, it’s a staple ingredient that is super versatile. I like adding the chicken to a salad or pairing it with a rice bowl to complete a meal.

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Chicken Piccata

Have a restaurant-quality meal right in your home with this chicken piccata recipe. The classic Italian dish stays true to tradition and cooks up all in one pan. The lemony and caper sauce is so good you’ll want to bottle it all up!

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin

This roasted pork tenderloin is so simple and easy to make that you’ll find yourself making it on more than just special occasions. This simple rub of thyme, garlic, and butter creates an incredible flavor. The fact that it can all be made in one pan makes it taste that much better.

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Garlic Butter Steak Bites

When I need a dinner idea that the whole family will enjoy, I always turn to these garlic butter steak bites. Not only are they super easy to make, but they are super versatile to eat. They are delicious on their own, tasty in rice bowls, and pair perfectly with veggies.

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Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs & Potatoes

This baked lemon chicken thighs and potatoes dish knows how to pack a ton of flavor into one recipe. Everything cooks together in a cast iron skillet, allowing the flavors to meld in the best way possible. It’s a dish the whole family approves of!

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Easy Baked Chicken Breasts

Sometimes, it is best to stick to something simple. Case in point: these easy-baked chicken breasts. Everything cooks on one baking dish in the oven, allowing the pieces of chicken to get tender and juicy.

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Pan-Fried Salmon Bites

Forget about chicken nuggets! These pan-fried salmon bites are about to become your new favorite handheld dinner. The bite-sized pieces are packed with flavor. Everything is made in one pan, and the dish comes together in less than 15 minutes!

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Creamy Tomato Pasta

Learn how to jazz up your plain pasta and red sauce recipe with this creamy tomato pasta. The quick weeknight meal is a family favorite, everyone asks for seconds and thirds of! It proves that simple is sometimes the best way to go with one-pan meals.

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Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

Want to make the perfect weeknight meal that is healthy and loaded with protein? This spicy chicken chipotle pasta is just what you need. You might as well double the recipe, as you know everyone will want more.

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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

I love using my cast iron pan for one-pan meals, especially when cooking these cast iron chicken thighs. The cast iron gives the chicken a nice sear, sealing the flavor. They are crispy, tender, and juicy all at the same time.

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Cast Iron Filet Mignon

Save this recipe for your next date night or when you feel like getting fancy in the kitchen. The one-pan cast iron filet mignon recipe will make your home-cooked meal feel like a restaurant-quality dish. The cast iron keeps everything simple and easy, all in one pan.

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Dutch Oven Chicken Breast

Cooking in my Dutch oven lets me layer flavors on top of flavors all in one pan. That is why I love to use it to make this Dutch oven chicken breast. It’s a dish that has a permanent spot on my dinner menu.

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Mexican Cauliflower Rice

When craving a light one-pan meal, I make this Mexican cauliflower rice. Don’t think the rice isn’t filling just because it is made of vegetables. The heaty rice is loaded with hearty ground beef, making it easy to make the rice a complete meal.

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Homemade Chicken Alfredo

Making chicken alfredo at home has never been easier, thanks to this one pan meal. The creamy chicken pairs perfectly over a plate of tender fettuccine noodles. It’s a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

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Best Pot Roast Recipe

Pot roast might just be the best one-pot meal. Because everything is made in one dish, the flavors build layers and layers of flavors that all meld into one tasty bite. I love saving this meal for a cozy winter day because it is comforting.

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Swedish Meatballs

Swedish meatballs are more than just an appetizer. Make a full meal out of the tasty dish with this hearty recipe. The meatballs combine both ground beef and pork to make the most flavorful meal possible.

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Crock Pot Lasagna

Crock Pot Lasagna means no need for an oven! Lasagna noodles, meat sauce, and cheese made all in the slow cooker. A classic pasta dish ready anytime! This is one of those easy meals that you’re already going to be planning out the next time you make it!

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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Easy Crock Pot BBQ Chicken needs just four ingredients and is super easy! Let the slow cooker do all the work to turn ordinary chicken into flavorful, tender meat that can be used in so many dishes.

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