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20 One-pan Dinners You Will Love!

One-pan dinners are a game-changer for busy weeknights. Not only do they minimise the time spent in the kitchen, but they also make cleanup a breeze—just one pan to wash! These meals are all about simplicity without sacrificing flavour. With recipes like nourishing One Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes, rich and creamy Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini with Creamy Tomato Sauce, and comforting Beef Casserole, you can create delicious, wholesome dinners with minimal effort. Whether you’re craving the fresh flavours of Chicken Fajita Tray Bake or the cosy warmth of Creamy Lemon Chicken Risoni, there’s a one-pan dinner here to suit every taste and occasion. These recipes are perfect for those nights when you want to spend less time cooking and more time enjoying a delicious, wholesome meal with your family.

Detail of crispy chicken skin

One Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Prep this delicious and comforting One-pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes in only 15 minutes for an easy, nourishing dinner that the whole family will enjoy!

Red Curry Peanut Noodles

Red Curry Peanut Noodles

I love, love, love this simple recipe. It is adapted from RecipeTin Eats’ 12 Minute Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles and I’m sure I have made it at least 15 times. It comes together super quickly and I love that I can adapt it to suit whatever vegetables I have in my fridge or freezer.

Close up of Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini with Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini with Creamy Tomato Sauce

You only need simple ingredients, one pan and 15 minutes to have this easy but gorgeous Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini with Creamy Tomato Sauce on the table. Vegetarian tortellini is transformed into a fulfilling family meal with a comforting creamy, cheesy and tomatoey sauce.

Beef Casserole

Beef Casserole

This Beef Casserole with potatoes and carrots is comfort food at its best, perfect to make ahead for busy weeknights or to indulge in during a cosy weekend. This recipe makes use of chuck steak, a cheaper cut of beef that is cooked slowly in a rich gravy until it becomes fall-apart tender.

One Pot Crispy Chicken and Red Rice Recipe

One Pot Paprika Chicken and Red Rice

Perfectly cooked, juicy chicken and fluffy, garlicky tomato rice all in the one pan? Yes, it is absolutely possible! This One Pot Paprika Chicken and Red Rice is so simple and delicious, perfect for busy weeknights. I make it at least once every two weeks because of how very little effort it requires.

Filipino Stir-fried Noodles & Chicken

You’ll be amazed by the gorgeous depth of flavour of this easy, simple, economical dish. Filipino Stir-fried Noodles & Chicken is a one-pan wonder, just as suitable for weeknight family meals or entertaining a crowd.

Chicken Fajita Tray Bake

Chicken Fajita Tray Bake

Chicken Fajita Tray Bake is a fast and easy weeknight dinner, filled with familiar Mexican flavours that the whole family will love. 

Mexican Beef Casserole Recipe

Mexican Beef Casserole

Are you looking for a delicious and easy midweek dinner idea? Look no further than this flavourful Mexican Beef Casserole recipe! Rice is perfectly cooked with beef, kidney beans and fragrant Mexican spices, all in one pot! Stir through cheese and add your favourite toppings right before serving.

Marry Me Chicken Risoni (Orzo)

Made with simple, low-cost ingredients, this deliciously moreish Marry Me Chicken with Risoni (Orzo) is comforting and family-friendly. Taking only 30 minutes, it’s the ideal, stress-free meal for busy weeknights.

One pan pesto chicken pasta

One Pan Pesto Chicken Pasta

One Pan Pesto Chicken Pasta, the ultimate fuss-free dinner for busy weeknights! It’s super quick to prepare and all cooked in the one pan, so there is minimal fuss and minimal clean up. 

Meatball Bake Recipe

Meatball Bake

This Meatball Bake recipe proves that cooking perfectly juicy, tender meatballs in one pan is possible! It starts with an easy and flavourful tomato and garlic sauce, and then it’s as simple as submerging the meatballs and allowing them to cook. A golden cheese crust finishes this delicious dish.

Creamy Lemon Chicken Risoni Orzo

Creamy Lemon Chicken Risoni (Orzo)

This One Pan Creamy Lemon Chicken Risoni (also known as Orzo), comes together in less than 20 minutes, all in the one pan with minimal prep and wash-up! It’s comforting, delicious and makes the perfect weeknight meal.

Coconut Dal

Coconut Dal

This rich and comforting Coconut Dal is a simple, budget-friendly meal that’s packed with flavour, thanks to simple spices like turmeric and garam masala. Made with creamy coconut milk and lentils, it’s an ideal dish for busy weeknights.

Chicken and Thai basil stir-fry with noodles

Chicken and Thai Basil Stir-fry with Noodles

Minced (ground) chicken, broccolini (tender-stem broccoli), Thai basil and a few pantry staples come together in this Chicken and Thai Basil Noodle Stir-fry to create a delicious, quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Juicy Thai Beef Lettuce Cups on a white plate

Juicy Thai Beef Lettuce Cups

Juicy Thai Beef Lettuce Cups are delicious, easy and infinitely variable. They are a great catch-all, nutritious, family-friendly meal filled with healthy veg and are made in one pan in just 20 minutes.

Cheesy Chicken and Broccolini Rice in bowl

Cheesy Chicken & Broccolini Rice

Cheesy Chicken & Broccolini Rice is a comforting, hearty meal made with simple, low-cost ingredients. It’s stress-free, easy to prep and, because it’s made in just one pan, it means there’s virtually no washing up.

One Pan Gnocchi Bolognese

One Pan Gnocchi Bolognese

A good bolognese sauce that simmers away for hours on the stove is one of my family’s favourite things to eat. It is the ultimate, satisfying comfort food with so much to love. It’s freezer-friendly, feeds a crowd, can be loaded with nourishing vegetables and is outrageously delicious.

Creamy Tomato Sausage Pasta

Creamy Tomato Sausage Pasta

I’ve got to be completely honest and say I used to turn my nose up at sausages used in recipes, outside of my favoured way of eating them, which is in a white soft roll with barbecue sauce and caramelised onions straight off the barbecue (yum!).

Easy One-pan Roast Chicken & Vegetables

Easy One-pan Roast Chicken & Vegetables

Easy One-pan Roast Chicken & Vegetables is the ultimate cosy, nourishing family meal, made with simple ingredients. Prep is quick and easy, then the oven does the hard work in cooking the beautifully seasoned chicken until tender and juicy. 

Cheeseburger Pasta served for dinner

Cheeseburger Pasta 

Quick and easy Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate stress-free, comforting weeknight dinner! All made in one pan with minimal prep, you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table within 30 minutes that everyone in your family will love!

  1. karen says:

    Thank you for your recipes they are lovely

  2. Kathleen says:

    Yummy

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