12 One-Pan Dinners That Practically Cook Themselves
When the last thing you want to do is cook—and the very last thing you want to do is wash a pile of dishes—these one-pan wonders come to the rescue. Packed with flavor and minimal fuss, each recipe delivers a full, satisfying meal with almost zero cleanup. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or just yourself after a long day, these dinners do the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Lazy, delicious, and totally doable on a weeknight? Yes, please.
One Pan Turkey Breast With Veggies

Make a moist and juicy turkey breast roasted with garlic & butter on a bed of flavorful and colorful low-carb veggies, as an easy one pan turkey dinner! The perfect dish to make on special occasions so that you can spend more time with your loved ones and less time in the kitchen.
One Pan Macaroni Lasagna
One Pan Macaroni Lasagna is one of the easiest one pot meals for a quick, family pleasing weeknight dinner! This one pot lasagna is absolutely mouthwatering. Made with macaroni, pasta sauce, beef, and three cheeses!
One Pan Chicken and Potatoes
Easy to prep, this one pan chicken and potatoes is a delicious family meal that everyone will love. Simple, juicy and so tasty!
Creamy One Pan Mushrooms with Bacon
This one-pan, easy recipe for Creamy Mushrooms and Bacon will be on the table in no time at all. This recipe is so versatile; it makes a wonderful side dish to any protein or a perfect main dish. Make it extra comforting and serve over noodles for a creamy mushroom pasta recipe that will have you coming back for more!
One Pan Ground Beef and Mixed Vegetables
A one pan, effortless ground beef skillet, or wok dish, with vegetables, that are sitting in your refrigerator, waiting to be used.
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
Quick and easy Asian inspired Chicken cabbage stir-fry prepared in a skillet pan. This dish is my last-minute dinner idea, and it’s very beginner-friendly.
Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe
Parmesan coated Chicken Piccata Milanese served with a lemon sauce and without capers. This is a one-pan meal.
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet
This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet is a simple, one-pan meal that comes together quickly. It’s a perfect weeknight meal your whole family will love that’s ready in 30 minutes.
One Pan Garlic Parmesan Ramen Noodles
One Pan Garlic Parmesan Ramen is family favorite, one of the best ramen noodle recipes! These noodles are smothered in a creamy garlic sauce with veggies!
One Pan Chicken Bacon Pasta
One Pan Chicken Bacon Pasta is deliciously creamy and filling, and the best part is that it only takes 30 minutes or less to make! This one pot dinner is always a crowd pleaser!
One Pan Turkey Casserole
One Pan Turkey Casserole is a mouthwatering family favorite way to use up leftover turkey! This creamy and cheesy turkey casserole with pasta is so easy to make in one pan!
One Pan Smothered Chicken
One Pan Smothered Chicken features seared chicken and gravy that’s so easy to make in just 30 minutes! Tender, juicy chicken is smothered in a rich and creamy gravy with lots of bacon and makes for a seriously mouthwatering main course.