When dinner feels like a chore and the thought of doing dishes makes you cringe, one-pan meals are the answer. They keep things simple without sacrificing flavor, and you won’t be stuck scrubbing pots all night. Toss everything into one pan, let it cook, and get on with your evening.
Turkey Skillet Mac and Cheese
This one-pot turkey mac and cheese is like a grown-up version of hamburger helper and much healthier than the boxed stuff. It’s packed with spinach, peppers, and real cheddar cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a great stress-free meal for summer nights.
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Gochujang Chicken
Gochujang chicken is a quick 30-minute dinner with a sticky, spicy, and sweet sauce. Serve it over white rice for an easy and flavorful one-pan meal.
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Steak Potato & Pepper Skillet
This steak, potato, and pepper skillet is an easy one-pan dinner, ready in just 40 minutes. Toss everything together in the skillet, stick it in the oven, and let it cook itself. Great for a stress-free meal.
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Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Skillet
This cashew chicken skillet is an easy, one-pan meal with lots of fresh basil flavor and a quick savory-sweet sauce. Serve it over rice for a simple and delicious dinner.
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Shaved Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
Thinly sliced shaved beef is great for a quick stir-fry dinner you can make in minutes, featuring a crave-worthy sauce that rivals any takeout order.
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Chinese Chicken Zoodles
These Chinese chicken zoodles are a quick and easy 15-minute meal. Packed with flavors from your favorite takeout dish but healthier for you.
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Cream Cheese Chicken
This cream cheese chicken is your answer to boring weeknight meals! Seasoned with 5 flavor-packed spices, it’s creamy, rich, and full of savory goodness.
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Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet
A 20-minute, one-pan dinner featuring garlic chicken bites, mushrooms, onions, and red peppers with fresh herbs. Quick and stress-free for any night.
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Greek Shrimp Skillet
This Greek shrimp skillet is an easy 30-minute meal with tomatoes, spinach, Kalamata olives, feta, and lots of fresh oregano and lemon flavor. Great for a healthy dinner.
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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
This southwestern-inspired ground beef and sweet potato skillet is an easy one-pan meal everyone will love. Perfect for meal-prepping, and the leftovers are tasty!
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Ground Beef Stir Fry
This ground beef stir fry recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. Made in one pan with an assortment of fresh vegetables and a garlic ginger homemade stir fry sauce that’s healthier and quicker than any takeout order.
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Healthier Sloppy Joes
These healthier Sloppy Joes are made with lean ground beef, low-sugar ketchup, BBQ sauce, and low-fat cheese. They’re a great version of the classic American Sloppy Joe recipe.
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Mexican Ground Beef Skillet
Taco seasoning makes this Mexican ground beef recipe an easy and flavorful one-pan meal you can have on the table in 30 minutes.
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Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry
A quick and easy stir fry recipe using ground pork, cabbage, and mushrooms in a delicious Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect for a fast dinner.
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Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet
Ground beef and cabbage makes an easy skillet dinner loosely inspired by an Asian stir fry. With tons of texture, aromatic spices, and a light savory sauce, this 30-minute meal is a weeknight winner.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
