I love one-pan chicken recipes. They’re so easy, super tasty, and give you way less clean up time. Also, they’re the perfect stand in for when you don’t know how to fill out the rest of your weekly meal plan.
Honestly, it’s pretty hard to go wrong with one-pan cooking since you get good flavors and simplicity. There’s no getting done with a really good dinner and then feeling stressed out with the amount of dishes you have to clean up.
And if your week’s busy or you just want more time to yourself in the evenings, then here are a few one-pan chicken dinner recipes you can try.
1. Tuscan Chicken
If you love creamy, savory chicken recipes, then this Tuscan chicken is gonna be a great dinner idea. It has parmesan, garlic, and a mix of tasty seasonings that makes this one-pan dish a great idea for a weeknight meal.
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This one-pan dinner is sweet, savory, and perfectly delicious. Also, there’s something that sounds so comforting about apple cider, white wine, fresh rosemary, and butter. It honestly looks like the perfect dinner to relax to on a cold evening.
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Keep it simple yet satisfying with this creamy one-skillet chicken recipe. It’s just 15 minutes of prep time and then the oven does the rest. Serve it with some rice, quinoa, or oven roasted potatoes, and you’re all set for a really good chicken dinner.
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Sage, butter, chicken, shallots, and orzo sound like the perfect combination for this chicken skillet recipe. Also, this skillet chicken looks like the perfect dish to serve for a cozy dinner party with good friends.
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If you’re craving Asian-inspired dishes, then this one-pan chicken is your answer. It’s garlicky, savory, aromatic, and it looks ridiculously satisfying. Batch and meal prep this recipe and you’ll have great lunches or dinners all throughout the week.
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The rich, creamy goodness of this parmesan chicken skillet looks ridiculously tasty. Also, it’s a comfort food dish that’s not gonna leave you with a huge pile of dishes.
So if you’re craving cozy one-pan chicken breast recipes, then this is your answer.
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Say goodbye to multiple pans with this single skillet chicken fajita recipe. The flavors and simplicity of this dish make it a great go-to for when you’re exhausted and just can’t be bothered with complex recipes.
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Tangy, savory, and aromatic, this lemon rosemary chicken is a great way to level up your dinner. Also, it’s just 5 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking which means you’ll have a quick dinner you can enjoy after a really long day.
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I honestly feel like this one-pan roasted chicken recipe in kind of a no-brainer. It’s stuffed with cheese, deglazed with wine, well seasoned, and goes perfect with your favorite pasta. I feel like this is the perfect dinner to make on a slow Friday evening while listening to your favorite playlist.
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I am in love with gnocchi. It soaks up flavors so well and it has an incredibly satisfying texture. Also, it’s such an easy way to elevate any pasta dish. So if you want a one-pan chicken recipe that’s simple, creamy, savory, tangy, and filled with gnocchi, then this is your answer.
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Simplify literally any weeknight dinner with this easy sheet pan chicken and veggies. It’s an easy throw-it-all-together kind of meal that’s both tasty and pretty effortless.
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I feel like this is the perfect one pan option for when you want something healthy, but you’re also not willing to sacrifice on flavor. And with cotija cheese, tons of spices, and a cilantro lime chili aioli, this is a great recipe for when you want a weeknight dinner that feels a bit extra.
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If you’re craving Mediterranean-inspired dishes that have good spices, then this is for you. It’s just 10 minutes of prep, loaded with flavor, healthy, has a lemon garlic tahini sauce, and goes great with cauliflower rice.
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Anything wrapped in bacon is a good idea. And if you’re fine with enjoying a one-pan chicken dinner that’s not super healthy but super flavorful, then this is for you. It’s 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking which means you’ll have a super tasty dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Also, it might go great with some cut up potatoes thrown in there!
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Chicken and rice is the ultimate simple comfort food. It’s nothing complex, but it’s always flavorful and tasty. And this one pan chicken and rice dinner is filled with good spices, healthy veggies, comforting broth, and hearty meat.
If you also wanted to up the protein, you could throw in some soft boiled eggs towards the end and have them soak up a bit of the flavor.
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Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.