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Sharing 25 Easy One-Pan Dinners Everyone Is Making Right Now. This time of year, we all lean hard into cozy, comfort-food family dinners on repeat. Winter days feel full and fast, and by the time dinner rolls around, there’s usually not a lot of energy left for complicated recipes. That’s exactly why one-pan meals have been on constant rotation around here. The recipes I’m sharing below are some of the most-loved dishes we make again and again. Simple one-pan pastas, cozy chicken and rice skillets, hearty chili, and warming soups. They’re the kinds of dinners that feel special, but come together without a sink full of dishes or hours in the kitchen.
After meeting so many of you at our in-person events and cookbook signings — and reading your emails and comments, I have a pretty good sense of what we’re all craving right now. And honestly? The top recipes each month say the same thing. We want easy, cozy, one-pan dinners that just work.
I get it. When I’m cooking for my family, I want the exact same thing. Lately it’s been lots of chili (both quick and slow-cooked), simple skillet dinners, and yes… tacos. Always tacos.
This felt like the perfect time to round up the one-pan recipes everyone keeps coming back to. I looked at the numbers, talked with my family (and my cousins), and pulled together the dishes that truly earn a repeat spot at the table.
This was such a fun list to create, and I hope you find a few new go-to dinners below.
25 Easy One-Pan Dinners Everyone Is Making Right Now
One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo.
The perfect winter dinner…quick, easy, hearty, and delicious…a cherished all-in-one dinner!
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Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A cozy one-pot dinner with all the best Italian flavors—chicken, pillowy gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and crispy bacon. Perfect for cold winter nights!
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One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce
The perfect all-in-one winter dinner…quick, easy, colorful, and delicious!
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One Pan Lemon Pepper Yogurt Chicken and Rice
Marinated chicken and rice made in one pan, even the rice…simply mix, bake, eat, and enjoy!
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Easy Skillet Mexican Lasagna
Layers of creamy salsa verde chicken, cheese, and tortilla chips baked into a casual, comforting summer dinner!
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Easiest One Pan Caprese Pesto Orzo Bake
All made in one pan, no boiling water, no extra dishes, just mix, bake, eat, and enjoy…simple but delicious!
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Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper
Swapping out the boxed stuff and making this childhood special…but homemade and healthier!
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One Pot Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta
The perfect under-40-minutes pasta, great for both busy weeknights and laid-back weekends!
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One Pan 4 Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake
For nights when you’re craving Italian, but need something simple and easy to prepare!
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One Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Chicken
Simple One Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Chicken: delicious saucy cheesy chicken that's all made in one pan, is no fuss, and is so quick and easy!
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20 Minute Honey Mustard Salmon
Sweet, savory, perfectly spiced, and ready in just 20 minutes. An easy, nourishing dinner you’ll make on repeat—simple, flavorful, and so good!
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Beef Enchilada Casserole
An easy mix-and-bake weeknight casserole dinner made with beef, rice, beans, tortillas, and melty cheese…so simple, so good!
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One Pan Chipotle Honey Chicken and Rice
All made in one pan, even the dry rice goes in…simply mix, bake, eat, and enjoy!
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Easy Chipotle Cheddar Beef Chili
My family's favorite quick and easy chili recipe – perfect for cold fall and winter nights – delicious, hearty chili!
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One-skillet Mexican Chicken And Rice
One-skillet Mexican chicken and rice with salsa verde, corn, and melty cheese—easy, flavorful, and perfect for summer weeknights!
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Creamy White Chicken Chili
Spicy, creamy, and so delicious. Add a side of beer bread for the perfect bowl to warm up to on a cold fall/winter day!
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One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto
One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto…the ultimate fall and winter comfort food!
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Skillet Creamy Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas
Smoky chipotle peppers, enchilada sauce, and cream forge a delicious twist on classic enchiladas!
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
An all-in-one meal for busy weeknights that's equally great for the holidays…quick, easy, hearty, and so delicious!
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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili
Perfect for game day, family dinners, and all the nights in between. Super Bowl ready, so easy, and so delicious!
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Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo
Serve with salad and bread…the perfect hearty and delicious meal to enjoy on busy nights!
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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie
So easy, this pot pie comes out looking beautiful and tastes delicious! Family and guests will be satisfied and impressed!
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One Pot Chili Cheese Mac
It’s hard to beat this One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese…think spicy, saucy chili meets creamy, cheesy mac and cheese…so delicious!
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One Skillet Cheesy Salsa Chicken Rice Bake
A wonderful dinner that's easily made in one skillet and under an hour…perfect for game night!
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One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice
One pot, under 35 mins, and so simple…wholesome, comforting, plus a family favorite!
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Sheet Pan Salmon with Citrus Avocado Salsa and Potatoes
Baby potatoes roasted alongside herby, citrus roasted salmon. Serve topped with a fresh citrus avocado salsa and sesame tossed arugula. Quick, easy, extra colorful, super flavorful and delicious!
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Dutch Oven Lasagna
Dutch Oven Lasagna with rich ricotta sauce and hearty Bolognese. A comforting winter pasta made simple with my easy one-pot shortcuts.
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Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti
Creamy baked spaghetti layered with ricotta, slow-simmered red sauce, and melty cheese. A cozy, make-ahead pasta perfect for holiday dinners!
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One-Pot Creamy Italian Lasagna Soup
Sausage, spinach, cream, melty cheese, and broken noodles – all the lasagna vibes, none of the layering!
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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole.
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole, kind of like broccoli cheddar soup meets cozy weeknight casserole…made in one pot in under an hour…healthy-ish, easy and delicious!
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Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Casserole.
Cozy comfort food with broccoli, chicken, and cottage cheese. Easy, creamy, and perfect for fall nights!
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Sheet Pan Honey Buffalo Chicken with Broccoli
The easiest sheet pan dinner…simply add a side of rice or home fries and you've got a meal!
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All of these recipes look delicious! I don’t know which one I want to try first!!
Hey Sandra,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and taking the time to comment. So glad it was a winner!
I’ve been looking for new ideas to cook with chicken and these are soooo delicious! I’ve tried three recipe so far and I’m looking for another to cook tonight as we speak. So so good even the hubby thinks so! These recipes are definitely going into the cookbook!
Thanks so much, Bella! Love to hear you have been enjoying the recipes!
Can you please post some quick healthy options. Thanks
Sure! I will add to the list:)
Yes! So many of these look good but are loaded with lots of cheese or heavy cream. I’d love more lighter options
I just purchased your latest cookbook – what a lovely collection! I’m also a new subscriber to your blog and I like it alot. The pictures are so inspiring – hope I can make the dishes look as good! Take care.
Thanks so much, Chris!!
This is a great grouping of recipes. There are only a couple I’d pass on. Looking forward to making g a bunch soon. Thanks..
Thanks so much, Joyce! I hope you have a great Friday!