If the thought of cooking dinner and doing the dishes makes you want to order takeaway, this collection is for you. These 7 easy one-pan dinners are big on flavour and low on washing up – exactly what busy weeknights call for. From Baked Dijon Chicken and One-pan Beef Ramen Noodles to Homemade Chicken Stew and Marry-me Chicken Risoni (Orzo), every recipe is designed to be cooked in one pan using simple supermarket ingredients. Less mess, less stress, and still a seriously good dinner on the table.
Tender chicken thigh cutlets are baked in a creamy dijon mustard sauce in this one-pan wonder. Baked Dijon Chicken is quick to prepare, versatile and packed with comforting flavours.
One-pan Taco Mac and Cheese is packed with flavour, extra creamy, and made for busy nights when you need something comforting with minimal effort. It’s a one-pan wonder that combines the best parts of taco night and mac and cheese.
This Deconstructed Wonton Soup recipe is a cosy, low-effort twist on a family favourite. No folding required – just juicy pork dumplings, silky wonton wrappers, and a rich, savoury broth ready in 25 minutes. One pot, freezer-friendly and weeknight gold!
Made with simple, low-cost ingredients, this deliciously moreish Marry Me Chicken with Risoni (Orzo) recipe is comforting and family-friendly. Taking only 30 minutes, it’s the ideal, stress-free meal for busy weeknights.
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!
This comforting Homemade Chicken Stew tastes like it’s been cooking for hours, but is actually quick, easy and all made in one pan. It’s a full meal in a bowl, so no extra sides are needed.
Packed with crispy pork belly, juicy prawns (shrimp) and udon noodles in a deliciously rich sauce, this 20-minute Malaysian-inspired Hokkien Mee recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Dianne Wilson says:
Thank you for the one pan recipes Nicole 😋
Nicole says:
My absolute pleasure, Dianne! Glad you enjoy them. ❤️ Nic x
Michelle says:
Love your recipes
Nicole says:
Aww, thank you Michelle! ❤️ Nic x
Helen says:
The recipes sound easy and very tasty, I’ll try them all, thankyou very much.
Nicole says:
Happy you like the look of these, Helen! Let me know how you go! ❤️ Nic x