9 One-pan dinners that make cleanup a breeze

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Does your family have a rule that whoever cooks dinner doesn’t need to clean up afterwards? Well, with these nine delicious dinner recipes, you can toss that rule out the kitchen window. That’s because they each require just one pan or pot to make.

A close-up of creamy macaroni and cheese garnished with parsley.
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Honey Chipotle Steak and Potatoes

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Honey Chipotle Steak and Potatoes . Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

It’s easy to whip up a zesty version of an American favorite — steak and potatoes. You’ll coat everything in a sweet and smoky sauce made with honey, a punch of chipotle and a pinch of garlic.
Get the Recipe: Honey Chipotle Steak and Potatoes

Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

A bowl of rice with corn and herbs on a striped cloth with garnishes on the side.
Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Get ready to rock dinner with this super simple Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole. It’s a breeze to make with just five ingredients you might already have leftover from other meals. All in one pot, too, for easy cleanup.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta in One Pot

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You can actually whip up a hearty pasta dish with meat in just one pot and in under 30 minutes. This Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta recipe is it and your family is going to love it so much you won’t have leftovers.
Get the Recipe: Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta in One Pot

Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot

Two cooked chicken thighs on a red dish, a bowl of cherry tomatoes behind, and a slow cooker in the background.
Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When you make Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot — or slow cooker or Instant Pot on the slow cook setting — you aren’t actually frying anything. But the end results taste just like takeout from your favorite chicken joint.
Get the Recipe: Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot

Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole

A plate of chicken with rice garnished with parsley on a white surface with an orange napkin, wooden utensils, and ingredients nearby.
Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

You can mix and bake this Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole in one pan. Once it’s ready, you’ll have cheesy broccoli and seasoned chicken that you’ll serve over a mix of rice and pasta.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole

Easy Pasta Puttanesca

A pan full of spaghetti and tomatoes on a tablecloth.
Easy Pasta Puttanesca. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

For the most part, this Pasta Puttanesca meal is a one-pot dinner. The only exception is that you’ll need to boil the linguine, fettuccine or spaghetti that you’ll serve it with. All the other ingredients get cooked in one pan.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pasta Puttanesca

Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

Plate of chicken with a creamy sauce, served with potatoes and carrots, garnished with parsley.
Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

You’ll appreciate this Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken recipe for its ease. It calls for just six ingredients. Prep time is only five minutes so you can get it into the slow cooker in the morning and have dinner ready at 5.
Get the Recipe: Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

Copycat Trader Joe’s Arancini Rice Balls

A person pulling apart a gooey, cheese-filled arancini with more of the fried rice balls and sauce in the background.
Copycat Trader Joe’s Arancini Rice Balls. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Boil, cook, mix, and fry the arborio rice in one dish to make these Copycat Trader Joe’s Arancini, which are Italian rice balls stuffed with cheese. When you pair them with a side salad, you get a complete meal.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Trader Joe’s Arancini Rice Balls

Fast No Rise Pizza Dough

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Fast No Rise Pizza Dough. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Make pizza easily with this Fast No Rise Pizza Dough recipe. It’s easy because the dough doesn’t have to rise. So, mix in a bowl, move it to a pizza pan, shape it, and then top with sauce, cheese and your chosen toppings.
Get the Recipe: Fast No Rise Pizza Dough

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