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5 Effortless One-Pan Dinners for Busy Nights

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a pile of dirty dishes, wondering how on earth a 20-minute dinner managed to destroy every pot, pan, and utensil you own–this collection is for you. Five easy, flavour-packed one-pan dinners that will get dinner on the table without leaving your kitchen looking like a crime scene. We’ve got everything from a creamy, no-fuss Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne to a rich and saucy Beef Ramen Noodles, a deeply comforting Baked Chicken and Gravy, and a one-pan version of the internet-famous Marry Me Chicken (this time with risoni because efficiency is always a win). Oh, and for the nights when you’re craving big flavours with minimal effort? Red Curry Peanut Noodles will have your back. Less washing up, maximum flavour—– is the kind of meal plan busy parents and professionals dream about.

Top view of a pan filled with creamy Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne, topped with golden melted cheese.

One-pan Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne

Tender lasagne sheets, shredded chicken, broccoli and a creamy, garlicky cheese sauce, all cooked in the one pan. One-pan Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne is freezer-friendly, too!

One-pan Baked Chicken and Gravy

One-pan Baked Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate fuss-free wholesome family meal. Easy prep, simple, low-cost ingredients and just one pan are all that’s needed to make this crispy-skinned, tender and juicy chicken with a rich gravy.

Close-up shot of beef ramen noodles and a pair of chopsticks on top.

One-pan Beef Ramen Noodles

One-pan Beef Ramen Noodles is an easy, flavoursome stir-fry featuring juicy beef, ramen noodles and fresh veggies in a hoisin-based sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!

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.

Red Curry Peanut Noodles

Red Curry Peanut Noodles

Red Curry Peanut Noodles, made with either minced (ground) pork or chicken, is the ultimate flavour bomb that can be whipped up in just 15 minutes. It’s ideal for using up whatever veggies are in the crisper drawer.

  1. Damia says:

    Thanks for sharing! I made the beef ramen noodles with loaded veggies for dinner which served us for multiple lunches too!
    The white lasagne was a hit with the kids, added lots of extra veggies for the adults.

    • Nicole says:

      Wow, Damia, so happy you made two of these and they both worked out! Yep, the white lasagne is a great one for kids, so I’m thrilled they approved. Lovely feedback! Nic x

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