I’ve rounded up 20 easy One pan dinner recipes to help make weeknight dinners easier!
Most weeknights, an easy one pan meal is on our dinner menu.
Easy weeknight dinners make enjoying a delicious and nourishing meal with the whole family much easier.
In this collection of one-pan dinners you’ll find sheet pan meals like this one and this one and one-pot meals like this one and this one.
Why you’ll love one pan dinner recipes
- Easy cleanup! You just need one pot or one pan for these recipes.
- The cooking time for many of these recipes averages 30 minutes.
- Each easy one pan dinner recipe has tons of flavor!
- Make them any day of the week or even on the weekend.
- You can meal prep ingredients ahead of time which makes the prep time on the recipes super quick.
Some key ingredients you’ll find amongst many of these easy one pan dinners
Proteins: chicken breasts, salmon, butter beans and ground turkey are the main proteins used in these one pan dinner recipes
Vegetables: you can find a variety of colourful vegetables in these one pan dinner recipes like brussels sprouts, bell peppers, zucchini, kale, spinach, tomatoes and asparagus
Spices: I like to use a mix of dried herbs and spices you can find in your pantry and some fresh herbs to brighten up the dinner recipes as garnishes
Pasta: a variety of pasta shapes that cook in 10-12 minutes works really well in one pot recipes
Gnocchi: store bought, shelf stable gnocchi is one of my favourite ingredients to use for quick one pan dinner recipes – and they also make gluten-free gnocchi!
Sheet Pan and One Pan Dinner Recipes
One Pan Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
This One Pan Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas & Tomatoes is a simple, easy and delish dinner. Plus it's packed with 48g of protein per serving!
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Sheet Pan Pomegranate Chicken with Brussels Sprouts
This Sheet Pan Pomegranate Chicken is an easy weeknight or festive dinner option! With brussels sprouts & a tangy pomegranate sauce, it's a sure winner.
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Easy One Pan Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus
For a quick & delicious dinner make this One Pan Salmon! Cooked on one pan with potatoes & asparagus for the easiest weeknight dinner.
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One Pan Baked Chicken with Tomatoes & Oregano
If you are searching for an easy weeknight chicken breast recipe, look no further! This one-pan chicken with tomatoes & oregano is a great, flavourful weeknight dinner.
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Easy Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
This easy sheet pan roasted chicken and vegetables recipe is a quick and satisfying meal you can have ready to eat in 30 minutes!
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Easy and Festive Salmon
Make this Easy & Festive Christmas Salmon for your holiday dinner! With feta, pomegranate, dill & pistachios, it's sure to impress!
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One Pot Pasta Dinner Recipes
Creamy One Pot Ground Turkey Pasta with Veggies
This quick One Pot Ground Turkey Pasta with Veggies is packed with 46g of protein per serving! A delicious weeknight meal or for meal prep.
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One Pan Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Orzo Bake
This One Pan Spinach & Artichoke Orzo Bake is just like your favourite dip but for dinner! Mix everything in one dish, bake and enjoy!
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One Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta with Tomato Sauce
This one pot spicy sausage pasta bursts with flavour from Italian sausage, tomatoes & fresh herbs. There is tons of flavour in just one pot!
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Easy One Pot Lemon Orzo Shrimp (30 minute recipe!)
Make this easy and flavourful One Pot Lemon Orzo Shrimp with pesto in just 30 minutes! A light & delicious meal for a quick weeknight dinner.
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One Pot Gnocchi Dinners
Easy One Pan Creamy Lemon & Garlic Chicken Gnocchi
Tender pan-fried chicken & fluffy gnocchi are the stars of this one pan lemon chicken gnocchi. A delicious dinner with a creamy lemon sauce!
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One Pan Baked Gnocchi with Boursin Cheese & Tomatoes
Make this one pan baked gnocchi with Boursin cheese and fresh tomatoes for tons of flavour! A quick & easy dinner for any day of the week.
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Easy 30 Minute Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Skillet
This 30 minute pepperoni pizza gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food! Made with classic pizza flavours, it's sure to be a fav one pan dinner.
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Vegetable-forward One Pot and One Pan Dinners
One Pot Marry Me Butter Beans (30 minute recipe!)
Make these Marry Me Butter Beans for dinner in 30 minutes! Packed with flavour from a seasoned creamy tomato sauce, it's super satisfying.
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Sheet Pan Baked Feta Dinner with Vegetables & Beans
This sheet pan baked feta dinner is packed with vegetables & beans plus 16g protein per serving! A quick, easy & delicious meal for any night
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Quick One Pot White Beans with Tomatoes & Greens
These one pot white beans with tomatoes are simple, delicious & comforting. Using canned beans makes this recipe quick to cook for dinner.
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Easy One Pot Pasta Primavera (quick 30 minute meal!)
This easy one pot pasta combines pasta, veggies and parmesan cheese, all cooked in just one pot! Make it for the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Easy 30 Minute Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
A quick chicken stir fry packed with broccoli and peppers! Serve over rice, quinoa or noodles for a complete and easy weeknight meal.
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Sheet Pan Lentil Harvest Salad with Roasted Vegetables
This Warm Lentil Harvest Salad is packed with Fall vegetables & 20g of protein per serving! Perfect for a quick dinner or meap prep lunches!
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Easy One Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
This One Pot Lemon Garlic Pasta recipe will help you get dinner on the table in 30 minutes! It's quick and easy to make & packed with flavour!
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Expert tips
- Many of these recipes are great for meal prep too. Simply pack up leftovers in portions OR portion out the entire one pan dinner into 3-4 airtight containers. Store in the fridge for easy lunches or dinners during the week.
- You’ll need a nice large sheet pan and a really great high-sided pot for most of these recipes.
- A lot of these recipes can also be made gluten-free!
how to store these easy one pan dinner recipes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for an average of 3 days.
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