This list features 25 easy one pan dinners for easy weeknight dinners sorted by protein type, including salmon, chicken, beef, turkey and vegetarian recipes. Each recipe is made in a single pan (sheet pan, skillet or pot) for quick cleanup and easy prep.
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Dinner is a lot less stressful when there's only one pan to wash, or at least minimal dishes. Some nights I just want a real meal on the table without making my kitchen into a disaster zone, and easy one-pan dinners are my favorite way to achieve that!
I created this collection after one of those "I've had it" days. I figured out that cleanup was the biggest thing standing between me and dinner. So I got to work building up a handy list of sheet pans, skillets, or one big pot dinners, that would the job done with the least amount of mess, with recipes I could refer back to multiple times, especially when nothing sounds good. With chronic illness and ADHD, one pan dinners really help to bridge that gap between procrastinating and overthinking to done and on the table.
Down below you'll find 25 easy one-pan dinners with the recipes that are truly made in one pan sorted by protein type: salmon & fish, chicken, beef, turkey, pork & sausage, venison, and vegetarian. There's something here for almost every craving, every single recipe keeps the dishes to a minimum, and most can be made in 30 minutes. I hope it helps that weeknight decision fatigue and gets you a delicious meal in no time!
Salmon & Fish
Marry Me Salmon | Trop Rockin - Salmon in a creamy, garlicky sauce that's earned its name. This one's rich without being heavy, and it comes together in the same pan from start to finish. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
2. Sheet Pan Japanese Salmon | Mommy Evolution - A soy and ginger glaze turns this into something that tastes way more involved than it actually is. Everything roasts together on one sheet pan. [Total Time: 50 minutes]
Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon | The Wooden Skillet - A sticky-sweet teriyaki glaze and a side of vegetables, all done on the same pan. Great for a fast weeknight dinner. [Cook Time: 25 minutes]
Baked Grey Mullet with Vegetables | Food Nutters - A whole fish bakes alongside a bed of vegetables for a simple, no-fuss dinner. Good option if you want to branch out from salmon. [Total Time: 60 minutes]
Chicken
Mozzarella Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan | The Family Food Kitchen - Chicken topped with pesto and melted mozzarella, roasted on one pan with vegetables alongside. Simple ingredients, big flavor. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
Moroccan Baked Chicken | 'Til Golden Brown - Warm spices, tender chicken, and a one-pan bake that fills the kitchen with a good smell. Great for switching up a usual chicken dinner. [Total Time: 70 minutes]
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken | When Salty and Sweet Unite - Chicken, vegetables, and Mediterranean seasoning roasted together on one pan. Light but still satisfying. [Total Time: 35 minutes]
Chicken Cacciatore | Chef Denise - A classic Italian one-pan dinner. Chicken simmers in a tomato-based sauce with peppers and onions until it's fall-apart tender. [Total Time: 60 minutes]
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs & Asparagus | Kalyn's Kitchen - Chicken thighs and asparagus roast together on one pan for an easy dinner that barely needs any prep. [Total Time: 48 minutes]
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Skillet | Food Meanderings - All the flavor of elote turned into a full chicken skillet dinner. Creamy, a little spicy, and done in one pan. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken | I Heart Eating - A sheet pan take on the takeout favorite. Chicken, vegetables, and cashews roast together with a savory sauce. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
Beef
Philly Cheesesteak Pasta | Yellow Bliss Road - Steak, peppers, onions, and pasta come together in one skillet with melted cheese stirred through. Tastes like the sandwich, eats like a pasta dinner. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
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Sheet Pan Beef & Broccoli | Mary's Whole Life - A sheet pan take on the takeout classic, with beef and broccoli roasting together in a savory sauce. [Total Time: 24 minutes]
Sheet Pan Beef Teriyaki | In the Kitch - Beef and vegetables roasted together with a teriyaki glaze. Easy enough for a weeknight, good enough for seconds. [Total Time: 35 minutes]
Cabbage Roll in a Bowl | Right At Home - All the flavor of stuffed cabbage rolls without the rolling. Ground beef, cabbage, and rice cook together in one pot for a quick weeknight dinner. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
Turkey
Gochujang Turkey Rice Skillet | Flavorful Eats - Ground turkey, rice, and green beans come together in one skillet with a spicy gochujang kick. Filling and packed with flavor. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet | Sugar & Snap Peas - Ground turkey and sweet potato in one skillet, simple enough for a weeknight and filling enough to actually be dinner. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
Venison
Venison Stuffed Pepper Casserole | Peak to Plate - All the flavors of stuffed peppers without the stuffing step. Ground venison, rice, and peppers bake together in one dish. [Total Time: 40 minutes]
Skillet Venison Lasagna | Peak to Plate - Lasagna made entirely on the stovetop in one skillet. Ground venison gives it a deeper flavor than a typical beef lasagna. [Total Time: 40 minutes]
Pork & Sausage
Spanish Rice with Chorizo | The Spice Adventuress - A one-pot rice dish loaded with chorizo and bold seasoning. Everything cooks together, so the rice soaks up all that flavor. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
Oven Roasted Sausage & Potatoes | The Forked Spoon - About as simple as one pan dinners get. Sausage and potatoes roast together until everything's golden and the kitchen smells amazing. [Total Time: 55 minutes]
Spaghetti Carbonara | Homestead How-To - A one-pan version of the Italian classic. Pasta, eggs, cheese, and pancetta come together in one skillet for a creamy dinner with very little cleanup. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
Vegetarian
Sheet Pan Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup | The Wooden Skillet - Yes, soup, made on a sheet pan. The vegetables roast first for extra flavor before everything gets blended into something cozy and cheesy. [Total Time: 55 minutes]
Sheet Pan Gnocchi | By The Forkful - Gnocchi roasted on a sheet pan instead of boiled gets crispy edges and a totally different texture. Toss it with vegetables and it's dinner. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
Sichuan Dry Pot Cauliflower | Garlic All Day - A meatless option with a serious amount of flavor. Cauliflower gets cooked dry-pot style with bold Sichuan seasoning in one pan. [Total Time: 30 minutes]
FAQ
Most of these reheat well, so they're a good option for meal prep. Just store everything in an airtight container in the fridge.
A rimmed sheet pan or a large oven-safe skillet covers most of what's on this list. Either one keeps cleanup down to a single dish. These are my recommendations.
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