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The Best One Pan Recipes

Aug 4, 2020 · 32 Comments

It’s always such a bummer when you cook an amazing meal and then you have a sink full of pots and pans to wash.  That’s why one pan/pot recipes are my favorite, so I’m sharing the best one pan recipes for you to make any weeknight!

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Ground turkey balsamic meatloaf

  • Ever since I made this recipe for the first time, it has remained a favorite in our house.  I get creative with the sides (sometimes I’ll do regular fries and a different veggie like bell peppers and mushrooms), but the meatloaf is always the same and always delicious.

Pork chop, sweet potato and fennel dinner

  • I love cooking with pork because it’s a lean protein that all three of the kids love.  And pork makes a great blank slate to try out different marinades.  Add sweet potato and fennel and this meal is healthy and only takes one sheet pan to make!

Hot honey baked chicken

  • The hot honey in this recipe is what really makes this chicken dish a top 5 fave.  If you’re cooking for kids, you can simply omit the hot  honey (or use regular honey) and you’ll have a delicious crispy chicken dish everyone can enjoy.

The best one pan one pot meals!

5 ingredient baked chicken parmesan pasta

  • Take a classic chicken parmesan dish, add some pasta and get this delicious dinner.  This dish has minimal prep and super easy clean up, so it is great to make when you’re having guests over for dinner – or really for any night of the week!

Sausage and rice casserole

  • This recipe is homey and delicious.  It’s easy to make and re-heats nicely so I love making it and enjoying in throughout the week as leftovers.

The best one pan meals

Vegetarian dumpling stir fry

  • A dinner that is ready in less than 30 minutes AND only uses one pan for making it sounds pretty great to me.  If you prefer to add meat to your dishes, you can bake some chicken ahead of time and add it into the stir fry, but if you ask me, it certainly doesn’t need it!

Slow cooker chili

  • You can’t beat a good chili recipe! This one is such a good slow-cooker chili!

Carne asada fries

  • Carne asada fries are a great dinner that is even a bit healthy.  Bake the whole dish on one sheet pan and you can enjoy those fries guilt free!  Use this as a dinner meal or a fun, hearty appetizer – perfect for a party.

Thai shrimp quinoa

  • Another healthy dinner option that is packed with protein.  I love using quinoa in my cooking as a great way to ensure everyone is eating enough protein every day.  If you have any leftovers after enjoying this meal, it’s another great dish that reheats well.

5 ingredient chicken and leek skillet

  • This 5 ingredients meal is great if you’re cooking on a budget and looking for a filling meal.  Plus, the meal only takes three steps to prepare, so anyone can do it!

Vegetarian Mexican kale salad (baked)

  • I love this recipe for a vegetarian one pan meal option.  You literally throw some items on a sheet pan, bake and enjoy!  I like to eat mine with tortilla chips for a bit of added crunch and texture.

The best one pan meals

Sheet pan pizza

  • Saving the best for last!  I have been all over pizza-making lately and love getting Ben involved to help.  I even made this recipe when we had a virtual birthday party for all of the kids!

5 ingredient blueberry skillet dump cake

  • I had to show one dessert on the list and this one is seasonally appropriate and super easy to make!  I’ve had plenty of readers write in and tell me how much they’ve enjoyed making this one too.

These are just twelve of the best one pan recipes that I love, but there are plenty  more for you to enjoy!

Sheet Pan Ground Turkey Balsamic Meatloaf
A great family meal all made on one sheet pan, this ground turkey balsamic meatloaf with sweet potato fries and green beans will become a favorite easy meal!
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Sheet Pan Pork Chops Sweet Potato and Fennel Dinner
Sheet pan pork chops with sweet potato and fennel make for the perfect easy one-pan dinner! You’re going to love how delicious the marinated pork chops are, and love how everything is cooked in one pan and how easy clean up is!
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Pork chop, sweet potato, fennel on white plate with fork
Hot Honey Baked Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
An easy baked chicken dinner made on one sheet pan? Sign me up! This hot honey baked chicken with roasted broccoli and potatoes is such a great easy family meal to make, you’ll be making it on repeat!
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5 Ingredient Baked Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This 5 ingredient baked chicken parmesan pasta dish is one that any household would love to eat.  And it's even perfect for a dinner party!
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One Pot Sausage and Rice Casserole
This is a super tasty and easy to make one-pot meal the whole family will love. Perfect for those busy nights when you don’t feel like doing a lot of dishes, this casserole is made in only one pot and is made with sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, and rice cooked in a tomato sauce, then topped with cheese. 
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One Pan Vegetarian Dumpling Stir Fry
This one pan vegetarian dumpling stir fry recipe is the perfect dish to make when you’re short on time and want an incredibly delicious dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes!
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Carne Asada Fries Recipe
This carne asada fries recipe is such a great party food (or one pan dinner), you’ll never even know they’re healthy! The carne asada fries are loaded steak fries taken to the next level, and are an easy and delicious meal everyone will love!
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One Pot Thai Shrimp and Quinoa
Made in one pot, this Thai shrimp and quinoa will soon become a family favorite meal. It’s healthy, protein-filled, and so incredibly delicious! And did I mention it’s made in one pot? It’s so easy to make and clean up is a breeze!
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5 Ingredient Chicken and Leek Skillet
This 5 ingredient chicken sausage and leek skillet is an easy one pot super budget friendly meal that's filling and delicious!
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Vegetarian Sheet Pan Dinner (Mexican Kale Salad)
This vegetarian sheet pan dinner is a beautiful Mexican kale salad that is super easy to prepare and great for a Meatless Monday or fun take on Taco Tuesday.
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Sheet Pan Pizza Recipe
This sheet pan pizza recipe is so incredibly delicious and feeds a crowd, perfect for your next family dinner or get together!
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5 Ingredient Stovetop Blueberry Crisp
A delicious dessert for two that is as simple as can be, this 5 ingredient stovetop blueberry crisp will be your go-to fast and easy dessert recipe.
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  1. Evelyne says

    August 25, 2020 at 6:43 pm

    My favorite one sheet pan dinner is chicken fajitas, so easy and so yummy! but let me tell you the next one I want to make is this one of yours!! looks so yummmmmmy!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 26, 2020 at 8:49 am

      Thank you so so much for those kind words! Hope you love the recipe you try. And yum, chicken fajitas sounds amazing!

      Reply
  2. Aysel says

    August 21, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    Honestly, it’s hard to pick just one favoruite one pan meal – but if I had to chose, I’d probably pick this simple chicken stir fry that’s always really easy to make on those busy weeknights 🙂
    It’s basically just a lot of vegetables, chicken, soy sauce, and cashew nuts, all cooked in one pan.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 26, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Oh I love the sound of that!!

      Reply
  3. Wendy Burrow says

    August 21, 2020 at 10:20 am

    I like to make a big pan of vegetables tossed in olive oil for a bowl meal, I don’t know what you call it- I just tried to copy a dish from a breakfast place I love and made it into a dinner! Broccoli, carrots, new potatoes, onions, sweet potatoes, sweet bell pepper- sometimes I add leftover cooked beet wedges if I have them for sweetness. Just use whatever you have. If you think certain items will cook more slowly, just don’t mix veggies together so you can take out the done ones as they finish. I make a big pan and then there are leftovers, which you could pair with a grain or pasta. When you are ready to eat, grate some SMOKED gouda cheese over the top!! Can’t skip that part. SO satisfying and so healthy!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 26, 2020 at 10:36 am

      Oh my goodness, smoked gouda on top sounds amazing!!

      Reply
  4. Sara Williams says

    August 18, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    Sheet pan fajitas are my favorite, and SO easy!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 18, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Oh yum, you know I’ve actually never made those, definitely need to try that because I love fajitas!

      Reply
  5. Linda Bick says

    August 14, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    I’m looking forward to trying your green sauce recipe!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 15, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      I think you’re going to love it – we just made yet another batch this week (after having made it this past week too lol!)
      I’d love to know what you think after you try it!

      Reply
  6. Susan Craig says

    August 14, 2020 at 11:05 am

    Sheet pan pizza is my go-to for a quick, yummy one dish wonder.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 15, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      YES!!! We love sheet pan pizza here too!

      Reply
  7. Cora Cullimore says

    August 14, 2020 at 10:03 am

    For my one dish cooking nights I love love love making sheet pan chicken fajitas! They’re quick, easy and oh so yummy!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 15, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      Oh yum, I haven’t had/thought of fajitas in forever, thanks for the reminder!

      Reply
  8. Amy Cooley says

    August 14, 2020 at 5:39 am

    Chili always seems to hit the spot with my family for a one-pot meal. But we are also loving sheet pan pancakes. They are so easy to make and not the hassle of individual pancakes.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 15, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      Oooooh my goodness, yes! Chili, thank you so much for reminding me!!

      Reply
  9. Sharon Pepple says

    August 11, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    I grew up in Wisconsin and then moved to Louisiana because of my husband’s job–there we found some very yummy seafood dinners. One of our favorite one-pot meals is Shrimp Gumbo It is absolutely delicious and freezes easily.It has shrimp, file gumbo seasoning, carrots, onions, and even hot dogs cut up very small. It is delicious with garlic cheddar biscuits. Mmmmmm!.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 15, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Oh my goodness, I am drooling, thank you so much for sharing this incredible sounding meal – you’ve inspired me to do a little recipe testing/creation with this!

      Reply
  10. Kristy B says

    August 9, 2020 at 8:25 am

    We make Budget Byte’s Veggie Pot Pie at least once a month. One pot, super easy (and even easier if you just use store-bought biscuits!), super comforting.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 10, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      Oh thank you for the recommendation, I’ll have to go check out that recipe!

      Reply
  11. Annette says

    August 8, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    My favorite on pan meal is spaghetti with all the ingredients added at the beginning. It’s so fun! But I’m eating low carb right now, so the one pan recipe I use most is salmon with asparagus.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 10, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      Love a good spaghetti one pot meal, and also salmon and asparagus recipe sounds so good!

      Reply
  12. VICTORIA HARRAH says

    August 8, 2020 at 9:06 am

    OH man…let’s talk ONE PAN! Even working from home it’s so easy, fast, convenient, and my family loves them! We typically lean towards chicken with lots of veggies and potatoes! I love to vary my spices and create a dinner everyone in my home loves!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 10, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      RIGHT?! I love one pan meals so much!! I make them up as I go too, it’s just so easy!

      Reply
  13. Linda Bick says

    August 7, 2020 at 8:06 am

    Favorite one pan meal is pizza! Sometimes you don’t even need a pan if you put it on the rack in the oven!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 10, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Oh my goodness, yes, pizza!!! Such a good one pan meal-and I love that sometimes it doesn’t even need a pan!!

      Reply
  14. Monica M says

    August 7, 2020 at 6:50 am

    My go to sheet pan recipe is boneless chicken, with carrots and onions. I put them all on a sheet pan and roast them with just a little olive oil and seasoning. It’s delicious and like you mentioned in your post – very easy clean up.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 10, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      I love a simple roasted chicken and veggie dish, it’s one of my favorites too!

      Reply
  15. Barbara Marek says

    August 7, 2020 at 5:52 am

    My favorite sheet pan dinner is pork chops broccoli and red or gold potatoes salt pepper and ranch seasoning

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 10, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Oh yum – you know, I have never used ranch seasoning for baking. I’m going to have to try that!

      Reply

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