I personally love elevated, multi-step recipes. Even if they take awhile to finish, there’s something so satisfying about knowing that I made that recipe from scratch.
But most weeknights, I’m not up for elaborate, complex dinners that require multiple pieces of cookware. I don’t want all of those pots, pans, and dishes piling up in my sink when all I want to do is sit down after a big meal and relax. I mean yes, I love cooking, but not to the point where I wanna be washing dishes 30 minutes after my meal is done every single night.
And that’s why I really love quick one-pan meals; they make way less of a mess in the kitchen, they’re easy to throw together, and they taste amazing. It honestly doesn’t matter if they’re sheet pan dinners or one pot meals, if the recipe is simple enough, I’m putting it on my weekly rotation.
So if you’re looking for one-pan recipes that are satisfyingly delicious, streamline dinner, and require minimal cleanup, then this list is for you. Just scroll, check out the one-pan meals below, and see what works for your meal prep and planning.
1. Sheet Pan Jambalaya
2. One-Pan Farro With Tomatoes and Kale
3. Creamy Sausage Gnocchi
4. Sheet Pan Chicken and Sausage Bake
5. Sheet Pan Salmon With Dill Potatoes
6. One Pot Carrot Leek Potato Soup
7. Sheet Pan Shrimp and Cauli Rice
8. One Pan Vegetarian Pad Krapow
9. Sheet Pan BBQ Tofu
10. One Pan Dijon Chicken and Potatoes
11. Sheet Pan Shrimp & Veggies
12. One Pan Fried Cod
13. One Pan Ground Turkey Stroganoff
14. Easy Chicken and Spiced Plum Casserole
15. One Pan Pork Chops With Cherry Peppers, Onions, and Potatoes
16. Beef and Broccoli
17. One-Pan Mexican Shrimp and Rice
18. One-Pot Easy Vegan Pasta Bake
19. Creamy One-Pot Vegan Ramen Noodles
20. Juicy Cast Iron Pork Chops With Apples And Squash
21. Mexican Cheesy Taco Beef and Rice Skillet
22. Coconut Lime Tofu Soup With Rice
23. Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Dinner
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.