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24 Delicious Recipes They Won’t Believe You Made with Just One Pan

May 18, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv Leave a Comment

Dinnertime just got easier! Who needs a sink full of dirty pots and pans when you can create delicious meals with just one pan? These 24 recipes prove that one-pan wonders are anything but boring.

From skillet chicken and veggies to cheesy casseroles, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to whip up quick and flavorful meals for busy weeknights.

So get ready to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills – all thanks to the power of the one-pan wonder!

Easy Bourbon Chicken

Up-close image of Bourbon chicken with rice in a white bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This easy bourbon chicken recipe is a classic dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes and combines delicious tangy and sweet flavors. With tender, juicy chicken smothered in a savory Bourbon sauce, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves a good, hearty meal. Bourbon Chicken

Homemade Pork and Bean Recipe

Homemade Pork and Beans in a spoon and in a pan.
Photo credit : Lavender & Macarons

Craving a delicious dish that’s quick and easy to make? This Homemade Pork and Beans recipe is the one for you! With tender chunks of pork shoulder, crispy bacon, and soft navy beans, it’s a dish that’s as satisfying as it looks! What’s best is that it’s ready from scratch in just 35 minutes! Homemade Pork and Beans Recipe

Spicy One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

Spicy Chicken and Rice in a pan.
Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

When it comes to one pot wonders, this one pot chicken and rice recipe is as good as it gets! Easy clean up, adaptable, scalable and – most importantly – downright delicious, this is a recipe that will zoom straight to the top of your favorite easy recipes list. Spicy One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

Pumpkin Chicken Curry

Chicken And Pumpkin Curry over rice with steamed broccoli on a side
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Pumpkin Chicken Curry is juicy, tender chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces and simmered in a flavorful and creamy canned pumpkin sauce. This easy and quick recipe is bursting with flavor and perfect for cozy autumn meal. Pumpkin Chicken Curry.

Pork and Vegetable Stew

Pork Vegetable Stew in a plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Easy to prepare One Pot Pork Vegetable Stew is a delicious and comforting weeknight meal your family will enjoy. Pork Vegetable Stew.

Old-Fashioned Sardinian Minestrone

Minestrone in a bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Hearty Old-Fashioned Minestrone soup is filled with wholesome ingredients like leeks, beans and potatoes. It’s popular among kids and adults and is sure to fill you up on chilly winter days. Be sure to add some crusty bread to round out the meal. Hearty Old-Fashioned Minestrone soup.

Honey Mustard Chicken

Honey Mustard Chicken in a stainless steel pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Honey Mustard Chicken is exactly what you need if you’re looking for a flavor-packed, one-pan dinner meal that can be made in just 30 minutes! And the creamy honey mustard cream sauce is amazing on rice, potatoes, and roasted veggies, too! Honey Mustard Chicken.

Mexican Rice and Beans

Mexican rice and beans in a plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Mexican Rice and Beans is the perfect side dish if you’re looking to make something delicious and nutritious in under 30 minutes! It has delicious Spanish flavors and goes well with almost anything! With bright veggies, beans, and subtle flavorful spices, this side dish is ready to become your next favorite! Mexican Rice and Beans.

Mushroom and Pumpkin Risotto

Mushroom pumpkin risotto in a bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

One of the great ways to use pumpkin puree is to add it to a risotto. My Mushroom and Pumpkin Risotto is easy and delicious one pan dinner recipe with flavors of fall. Mushroom and Pumpkin Risotto.

Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

Chicken and mushroom stroganoff with sour cream in a sour cream sauce.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is the perfect one-pot meal that’ll be ready in under 30 minutes to give you a deliciously satisfying meal without having to slave away in the kitchen all day! It features chicken stroganoff, the chicken version of this incredibly popular East European dish that we’ve all come to know and love. Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff.

Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Paprikash in a dutch oven close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Chicken Paprikash recipe is a delicious one-pan weeknight dinner meal that features perfectly browned chicken that’s braised in a creamy, sour cream based paprika sauce. What’s best is that you only need some pantry staples to make this at home and it’s a total crowd-pleaser! This is one of our favorite dinner meals that’s kids and husband approved! Chicken Paprikash.

Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies

Roasted Kielbasa, Potatoes, Broccoli and Bell Pepper on a sheet pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies is a quick and fuss-free dinner recipe for busy weeknights. Just dump all of the ingredients on a cooking tray and bake. This recipe can be made with regular sausages and any vegetables you have in your fridge. Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Veggies

French Mustard Chicken

Chicken in a mustard sauce with bread dipped in a sauce.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Prepare to fall madly in love with this Creamy Dreamy Mustard Chicken Recipe. Classic French dish that tastes outstanding. Mustard Chicken Recipe.

White Bean and Mushroom Soup

Mushroom and white bean soup in a white bowl with a spoon.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This White Bean Mushroom Soup is super easy to make, comforting, and satisfying. Made with fresh vegetables and pantry staples, this is an easy vegan soup packed with plant-based protein and lots of flavors. White Bean Mushroom Soup.

30-Minute Stir-Fry Noddles

Tofu vegetable stir fry with two chopsticks in a bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

These Stir Fry Noodles are incredibly easy to make, packed with flavor, and the perfect recipe for busy weeknights! It features perfectly stir-fried veggies, tasty tofu, and delicious noodles coated in a simple, flavorful homemade stir-fry sauce! Stir-Fry Noodles.

Spanish Chicken and Rice

Spanish chicken and rice in a pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Bursting with flavor, juicy, hearty, and comforting, this Spanish Chicken And Rice makes a delicious one-pot recipe for the whole family. Perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner. Spanish Chicken And Rice.

One-Pot Greek Salmon with Feta & Peppers

Greek Salmon with a side dish on a plate.
Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday

In an effort to provide you with one-pot dinners we bring you our One-Pot Greek Salmon with Feta & Peppers – AND it can be made in less than 30 minutes, which means it qualifies as Quick & Easy as well. One-Pot Greek Salmon with Feta & Peppers.

One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas

Salmon with snap peas over a bed of rice in a skillet.
Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday

In an effort to provide you with one-pot dinners we bring you our Low FODMAP One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas – AND it can be made in less than 30 minutes, which means it qualifies as Quick & Easy as well. One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas

One Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Tomato soup with tortellini in a bowl.
Photo credit: Delish Knowkedge

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup with Basil. An easy weeknight one pot dinner idea, kid-friendly and delicious. One Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Instant Pot Lentils & Rice

Instant pot Lentil and Rice in a bowl.
Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry

Instant Pot Lentils & Rice (Mujadara) is the healthy vegan and gluten free meal. Lentils and rice cooked with fragrant spices & topped with caramelized onions. You will love this one-pot version of Mujadara in instant pot where you don’t have to cook lentils and rice separately. Instant Pot Lentils & Rice

Vegetarian Chili Con Carne

Vegetarian Chili Con Carne in a bowl.
Photo credit: Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen

This easy vegetarian chili con carne recipe is simple yet full of flavors. Made from mostly pantry staples it only takes about 30 minutes in total to prepare which makes it a great quick weekday meal option. Vegetarian Chili Con Carne

Creamy Shrimp Casserole 

Creamy shrimp casserole in a baking dish.
Photo credit: Feels Like Home

This warm and creamy shrimp casserole recipe is the perfect comfort food for dinner! It’s a one pot dish full of shrimp, noodles, and mushrooms in a cheesy Velveeta sauce. The whole family will love it! Creamy Shrimp Casserole

Keema Rice (One-pot Keema Biryani)

Keema Rice in a pan.
Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry

Keema pulao, also known as keema rice or keema biryani, is a delightful and aromatic one-pot meal that combines succulent minced meat with fragrant basmati rice. Keema Rice (One-pot Keema Biryani)

Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Risotto

Chicken And Vegetable Orzo Risotto close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

One Pot Dinners have never been more delicious! If you’re a fan of risotto, then you’ll like this new twist on Italian classic. Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Risotto is loaded with comforting flavors and is made entirely in one pot. Weeknight comforting meals made easy! Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Risotto.

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