27 One-Pan Recipes For Easy, Low-Mess Dinners
Instead of dirtying multiple pots and pans, turn to these hearty one-pan dinners. These recipes come together quickly and once you're done, clean-up is a breeze. Plus, you'll probably have lots of leftovers to bring to work the next day, which is always bonus. (More of a one-sheet-pan kind of person? Check out our collection of one-sheet-pan recipes!)
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
We’re taking comfort in the fact that it’s the perfect season for pot pies! Tip: We use a store-bought pie crust for this weeknight version. Get this skillet chicken pot pie recipe.
One-Pan Lasagna
Fire up the oven and break out the cheese: This one-pan lasagna is exactly what you need for the cold season. Get this one-pan lasagna recipe.
Easy One-Pan Pasta With Tomato Sauce
Yes, it all cooks in one pot, and it's sooo good. Get our easy one-pan pasta with tomato sauce recipe.
Mexican Lentil Soup
This flavourful soup is satisfying, delicious and healthy. Get this Mexican lentil soup recipe.
One-Pan Pizza Pasta
It’s like pizza and pasta… combined! Pepperoni and a generous pinch of Italian seasoning are the keys to this one-pan pizza pasta’s delicious flavour. Get this one-pan pizza pasta recipe.
One-Pot Tofu And Broccoli Noodles
Tofu and broccoli sit on a sweet-soy bed of light vermicelli or glass noodles in this easy recipe. Get our one-pot tofu and broccoli noodles recipe.
One-Pan Turkey Tetrazzini
This comforting and creamy turkey tetrazzini is cooked in one pan–which means easy clean up after dinner's finished. Get our one-pan turkey tetrazzini recipe.
Jamie Oliver's One-Pan Baked Chicken Recipe
Only have one baking pan? No problem. Toss this chicken and vegetable dish together, put it in the oven, and forget it for an hour or so. Serve it up straight from the pan (side salad or rice optional). Get Jamie Oliver's one-pan baked chicken recipe.
One-Pan Mushroom Gratin With White Beans
When making this one-skillet gratin, resist the urge to move the mushrooms too much. Contact with the pan helps them brown and build flavour. Get this one-pan mushroom gratin with white beans recipe.
Turkey Chili With Cheddar Cornbread
It’s a match made in heaven, and now it all comes out of one pot. Smoked paprika adds depth of flavour and differentiates this from everyday chili; buy either mild or spicy, depending on your preference. Get this turkey chili with cheddar cornbread recipe.
One-Pot Classic Mac And Cheese
You can boost the protein count (and the yum factor) by topping this dish with sliced grilled sausages or crumbled bacon. Get this one-pot classic mac and cheese recipe.
Tomato And Egg Shakshuka With Feta
This easy one-pot wonder is so flavourful, everyone will be dipping in for seconds immediately. Get our tomato and egg shakshuka with feta recipe.
Chicken And Bean Stew With Sweet Potatoes
Chicken? Check. Sweet potatoes? Check. Navy beans? Check. Only one pot to watch? Triple check! Get this chicken and bean stew recipe.
One-Pot Japanese-Style Tofu Curry
Japanese curry is different from other curries because it starts with a flour-butter paste, so the end result is creamier and thicker. It’s also a touch sweeter, which makes this dish very kid-friendly. Get this Japanese tofu curry recipe recipe.
Smitten Kitchen's Pizza Beans
A mash-up of a giant-beans-in-tomato-sauce dish from Greece and American-style baked ziti, with beans instead of noodles. Get Smitten Kitchen's pizza beans recipe.
Skillet One-Pan Pizza
Fresh, fast and (best of all) homemade, this is the pizza recipe to keep on hand for busy weeknights. Get this one-pan pizza recipe.
Spinach And Feta One-Pan Pie
Crispy spanakopita is a great appetizer, so we turned it into a satisfying vegetarian main course. (Frozen spinach is a time saver, but be sure to squeeze the water out very well.) Get this spinach and feta pie recipe.
One-Skillet Shrimp Tikka Masala
Pre-prepared tikka masala sauce makes this weeknight meal a breeze to whip up. Get our one-skillet shrimp tikka masala recipe.
One-Pot Spanish Shrimp Fideuá
This intriguing dish includes many of the classic flavours of paella, like saffron, paprika and peppers, but with instant-cooking rice noodles in place of high-maintenance rice. Get this Spanish shrimp fideua recipe.
One-Pot Harissa Chicken And Rice
Recipe developer Amina Al-Saigh uses two condiments she typically has on hand for this quick, weeknight-friendly favourite: Tunisian harissa and toum. Get her one-pot harissa chicken and rice recipe.
Coq Au Vin Blanc
Traditional coq au vin uses red wine, which can result in a slightly purple finished dish. This white version is considerably more elegant, and perfect for an easy dinner party. Get this coq au vin recipe.
French Onion Macaroni And Cheese
Crowned with golden-crisp breadcrumbs, these creamy noodles (think gruyère and mascarpone), gives this star comfort food an elegant update. And the best part? It’s a one-pan meal—ready to dish up in just 30 minutes. Get this French onion macaroni and cheese recipe.
One-Pot Lamb Bolognese
Everything, from the meat sauce to the pasta, is cooked in a single pan, making clean up a breeze. Get our one-pot lamb bolognese recipe.
Savoury Dutch Baby
A Dutch baby—a crunchy-edged pancake that rises dramatically in the oven as it bakes—is a high-reward, low-effort dish. Essentially a giant Yorkshire pudding, it’s the ultimate delivery vehicle for saucy leftovers. Get our savoury Dutch baby recipe.
One-Pot Primavera Pasta
An easy, weeknight version of this legendary pasta dish. Get our one-pot primavera pasta recipe.
One-Pan Steak And Bok Choy With Miso Butter
Juicy strips of steak with crunchy bok choy and salty-sweet miso butter, this is a healthy plate that's sure to impress. Get our one-pan steak and box choy with miso butter recipe.
One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Asparagus and Snow Peas
Elevate your dinner game with asparagus, peas, and a sweet, tangy sauce, over pork tenderloin. Get our one-pan pork tenderloin with asparagus and snow peas recipe.
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