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.

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Side view of baked Dijon chicken plated and ready to serve.

Baked Dijon Chicken

5 from 9 votes
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.
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Side view of one-pan taco mac and cheese.

One-pan Taco Mac and Cheese

4.95 from 17 votes
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.
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Overhead image of plated wonton soup

Deconstructed Wonton Soup

4.89 from 18 votes
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!
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Marry Me Chicken Risoni (Orzo) in deep rim bowl

Marry Me Chicken Risoni (Orzo)

5 from 3 votes
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.
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Close-up shot of beef ramen noodles and a pair of chopsticks on top.

One-pan Beef Ramen Noodles

4.88 from 58 votes
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!
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Overhead shot of a bowl of hearty chicken stew, garnished with fresh herbs.

Homemade Chicken Stew

4.88 from 48 votes
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.
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Malaysian-inspired Hokkien Mee served in a black pan with a spatula.

Malaysian-inspired Hokkien Mee

5 from 5 votes
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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