One-pan dinners are the unsung heroes of busy weeknights. Combining efficiency with flavor, they simplify the cooking process without compromising taste. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen newbie, these meals will save you time and cut down on cleanup. Dive into our curated list of one-pan wonders with minimal prep work that promise a delightful dinner with minimal fuss. Because after a long day, you deserve a delicious meal without the mountain of dishes!
![Cheesy mexican meatballs in a skillet.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/enchilada-meatballs-11-scaled-e1694631689903-1024x683.jpg)
Oven BBQ Pork Chops
![BBQ Pork Chops in a cast iron frying pan.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BBQ-Pork-Chops-Stove-Top-10.jpg)
Easy bbq pork chops?? YES! Use the oven and amaze everyone with these easy tasty chops.
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Oven BBQ Chicken Thighs
![Oven BBQ chicken in a tray with a salad.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Baked-Barbecued-Chicken-8.jpg)
These quick-baking bbq chicken thighs are so flavorful and easy to make you will find yourself making them repeatedly.
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Creamy Ranch Chicken
![Ranch chicken in a cream sauce in a blue skillet.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Creamy-Ranch-Chicken-10-2048x1365-1-1024x683.jpg)
This easy creamy ranch skillet is so delicious and easy to make you’re family will ask for again and again. Serve this saucy dish over rice, potatoes, or pasta!
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Chicken Fajita Casserole
![A plate of chicken fajita casserole with a fork and limes on the side.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/chicken-fajita-casserole-31-2048x1365-1-1024x683.jpg)
One dish, quick cooking, and totally delicious, this Chicken Fajita Casserole does it all!
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
![Chicken Gnocchi Soup in a bowl with a spoon.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gnocchi-Soup-25-2048x1365-2-1024x683.jpg)
Need a warm and comforting soup that’s better than a warm hug? Try this Chicken and Gnocchi Soup!
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Mississippi Pot Roast
![Mississippi pot roast with a pepper on top.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mississippi-Pot-Roast-3-1024x794.jpg)
This easy potroast cooks all days in the oven so when you need a dish for dinner AND a toasty warm house turn to this pot roast recipe. Tangy pepperoncini peppers, ranch powder, and au jus mix make this roast and extraordinary dinner.
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Chicken Piccata
![Easy chicken piccata in a cast iron skillet on a linen.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Piccata-Resize_-3-1024x724.jpg)
Thin sliced chicken breasts are quickly browned in a frying pan and then finished with a creamy lemony sauce with capers. So fancy looking and yet so easy to make!
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Stuffing and Pork Chop Casserole
![Stuffing and Pork Chop Casserole](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Stuffing-and-Pork-Chop-Casserole.jpg)
This one pan wonder does it all! Browned chops and stuffing come together for any easy baked comforting dinner.
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Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers
![Sausage and potatoes in a crock pot with peppers.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sausage-Potato-Casserole-1024x796.jpg)
Grab the slow cooker and get ready to make a dinner sure to impress. Fingerling potatoes, smoked sausgaes, and pepers cook up together all day long.
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Bloody Mary Shrimp
![Bloody mary shrimp on a white plate with a lemon wedge.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4-1024x576.jpg)
This Bloody Mary Shrimp recipe takes the flavors from your favorite cocktail and turns it into a delicious weeknight dinner made in one pan! With ripe cherry tomatoes, spicy horseradish, and plump shrimp, this easy, flavorful meal will impress.
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Enchilada Meatballs
![Cheesy mexican meatballs in a skillet.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/enchilada-meatballs-11-scaled-e1694631689903-1024x683.jpg)
Dive into the fusion of flavors with enchilada meatballs, where the heartiness of meatballs meets the zesty allure of classic enchilada sauce.
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Chicken Marsala
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Need an easy dinner that tastes like you spent all day cooking it? Try this easy and QUICK Chicken Marsala recipe and everyone will think you spent all day cooking!
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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
![Cast Iron Chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/27-1024x576.jpg)
Ready in under 30 minutes, this Cast Iron Chicken has a wonderfully crisp, savory, salty exterior with a tender, juicy interior that can’t be matched. Best of all, it only requires one pan!
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Creamy Garlic Chicken
![A cast iron skillet with chicken in a creamy sauce.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Landscape-Garlic-Chicken-1024x512.png)
Succulent chicken meets a velvety garlic sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. It’s comfort and sophistication combined.
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Slow Cooker Butternut Soup
![Slow cooker butternut soup in a black crock.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/slow-cooker-butternut-soup-14-scaled.jpg)
Toss everything into the slow cooker and let it cook all day long. This creamy, smooth Butternut Soup recipe is the perfect soup for fall!
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Hearty Turkey Pumpkin Chili
![A bowl of chili with avocado and sour cream.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Turkey-Pumpkin-Chili-1024x683.jpg)
Savor the warmth of hearty turkey pumpkin chili, where robust flavors meld with seasonal pumpkin for a comforting autumnal embrace.
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Smothered Cabbage with Sausage
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Smothered cabbage with sausage is a quick and easy one pan dinner. Everyone loves the crispy cooked cabbage and the smoked sausage that flavors it. Use spicy or mild sausage as you desire.
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