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One Pan Meals That Make Dinner (and Cleanup) Easy

a collage of our favorite one pan meals

Weeknight dinners don’t have to mean a sink full of dishes and an hour spent at the stove. These One Pan Meals are filled with easy chicken dinners, hearty pasta meals, and simple sheet pan favorites that make getting a homemade meal on the table totally doable.


Easy One Pan Chicken Dinners

Chicken is basically the MVP of weeknight dinners, and these easy one-pan chicken recipes make it even better with less mess, less stress, and so much delicious flavor all coming together in a single pan!

4.55 from 11 votes

Mexican Chicken

If taco night needs a serious upgrade, this one pan 10 minute sticky Mexican chicken is about to become your new best friend! Just 6 simple ingredients come together in one skillet for the most flavorful, sweet, tangy, perfectly spiced chicken.
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5 from 3 votes

Honey Mustard Bacon Chicken

Juicy chicken smothered in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce and topped with crispy bacon… need we say more? This one pan dinner is a guaranteed crowd pleaser every single time!
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3.89 from 9 votes

One Pan Pollo a la Crema

Rich, creamy, and loaded with bold flavor, this one pan pollo a la crema will have everyone at the table asking for seconds before they even finish their first plate!
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Chicken Kale Skillet

Fresh, bright, and packed with Mediterranean flavor, this one pan Greek chicken and kale is a healthy and hearty dinner that feels a little fancy without any of the extra effort!
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Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

Juicy roasted chicken and golden crispy potatoes all made in one pan with a rich garlic butter sauce that is so good you will want to lick the pan clean!
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One-Pot Pasta and Skillet Meals

These one-pot pasta and skillet meals are hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor without the mountain of dishes waiting for you at the end!

4.23 from 63 votes

Italian Sausage Penne

Bold, saucy, and packed with flavor, this one skillet pasta dinner tastes like you worked way harder than you actually did. Simple ingredients, one pan, and dinner is on the table in under 30 minutes!
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3.97 from 27 votes

Beef Enchilada Skillet

All the saucy, cheesy, totally irresistible flavors of enchiladas layered right into one cast iron skillet and baked until bubbly and golden!
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4.08 from 13 votes

Steak and Potato Skillet

This one skillet smoky steak and potatoes brings all that rich, deeply flavored smokiness straight to your stovetop in just a few minutes using a simple pantry spice blend that is absolutely incredible.
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Ravioli Lasagna Skillet

All the cozy, cheesy comfort of a classic lasagna made easy in just one skillet and 30 minutes! This is the kind of dinner the whole family will go absolutely crazy for!
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Pesto Asparagus Quinoa

Fresh, vibrant, and surprisingly hearty, this wholesome vegetarian skillet is bursting with creamy pesto, tender asparagus, and melty mozzarella. Healthy, delicious, and easy!
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Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes

Sheet pan dinners are basically a weeknight miracle where everything goes on one pan, into the oven, and comes out as a complete, delicious meal with hardly any cleanup at all!

4.29 from 209 votes

Honey Garlic Keilbasa

Sweet, savory, and absolutely irresistible, this sheet pan honey garlic kielbasa is a complete dinner on one pan that is ready in no time with barely any cleanup!
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4.23 from 18 votes

Honey Turmeric Chicken

Ready in just 30 minutes, this one pan honey turmeric chicken is coated in a sweet and tangy sauce with gorgeous golden color and paired with tender asparagus and zucchini.
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Gnocchi and Sausage

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with flavor! This sheet pan gnocchi and sausage dinner is pure weeknight comfort food at its absolute easiest!
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4 from 21 votes

Chicken Stir Fry

All the bold, saucy flavors of your favorite stir fry made even easier on a single sheet pan! This is the kind of easy dinner that goes straight into your regular weeknight rotation.
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Whether you’re racing through a busy weeknight or just really not in the mood to do a pile of dishes, these One Pan Meals make it easy to get a hot, delicious meal on the table without the stress. Mix and match your favorites from each category, and you’ll have a whole new lineup of easy dinners the whole family will love!

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Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa

This sheet pan honey garlic kielbasa is an easy oven-baked dinner made with smoky sausage, tender vegetables, and a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce — all on one pan.
Course Over 500 Family Dinner Recipes Ideas
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli, garlic, healthy, kielbasa, one pan, potatoes, sweet potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 482kcal
Author Carrian Cheney

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Wusthof Knives
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Swivel Peeler

Ingredients

  • 1 Pork Kielbasa sliced
  • 1 Sweet Potato chopped
  • 4 Small Potatoes chopped*
  • 2 Heads Broccoli chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • Pinch Black Pepper

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard (or Stone Ground Mustard)
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Basil
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the honey garlic sauce and set aside 1-2 Tablespoons for serving.
    2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 2 Tablespoons Honey, 1 ½ Tablespoons Brown Sugar, 3 Cloves Garlic, ¼ teaspoon Salt, 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard, ½ teaspoon Dried Basil, ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Spread the olive oil on a baking sheet and add the two types of potatoes. Sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper and toss to coat.
    1 Sweet Potato, 4 Small Potatoes, 1-2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Pinch Black Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Add the kielbasa to the pan and brush with the honey garlic sauce, leaving those 1-2 tablespoons aside. Bake for 20 minutes.
    1 Pork Kielbasa
  • In the meantime, drizzle a little olive oil and salt and pepper on the broccoli. Add the broccoli to the sheet pan after the 20 minutes. Continue to bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the broccoli is a vibrant green.
    2 Heads Broccoli, Pinch Black Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Salt, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Remove from the oven and brush the kielbasa with that remaining sauce or drizzle it all over everything and enjoy!

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Notes

*We prefer to use purple potatoes, yukon gold, or baby reds.
Reheat in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes or until hot.
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