A round up of the best, easy one pot or one pan meals for those busy nights when you want a tasty meal with little effort.
Back to school, oh, back to school… If you know the rest of the song, hi, I am a child of the 90’s as well.
My boys have 10 days left of summer vaction.
The man aka the school district in which my husband teaches, already started this week.
I am down one child wrangler in the house.
The last thing I want while coordinating zoom calls and keeping the kids from streaking through the background of Mike’s zoom teaching, is a lot of fuss at dinnertime.
That is why I put together the ultimate (ish) list of one pot or one pan meals for busy nights.
Since everybody is still in the home for the most part, you don’t really get time to yourself in the kitchen to bust out a complicated recipe like Beouf Bourguignon.
Not that I crave a dish that warm and toasty during August, but, just saying.
While I make dinner, I usually keep an eye on the kids, let the dogs out, or finish up laundry.
Mom’s we get the job done!
I love a meal all in one cast iron skillet or all on one sheet-pan.
The list I complied for you is full of one pot pastas, sheet-pan chicken, and quinoa bakes. I tried to keep the cook time and prep times under an hour.
Nobody has time for that given regular circumstances let alone during pandemic living.
I hope this list sparks some inspiration and turns dinner into a joy as opposed to another burden.
Hang in there friends!
Share any one pot or one pan recipes you cook in your home in the comments or over on social media with me.
Easy One Pot or One Pan Meals
All the dinner inspo you need for easy weeknight meals that only require one pot or one pan.
Kale and garlic blanched in cooking pasta water with the noodles. The greens and garlic get pureed with olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
Chicken breasts and potatoes marinated and cooked in a mixture of lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil all on one sheet pan.
Roasted, thinly sliced chicken marinated in tomato, onion, garlic, lemon, olive oil, smoked paprika, and oregano served on top of pitas with all the toppings.
One pot of orzo pasta cooked alongside canned tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, and onion. It tastes just like a loaded mushroom and cheese pizza!
Crispy salami tossed together with spaghetti, burst tomatoes, shallot, garlic, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. The prefect salty and spicy meal.
Gnocchi, rotisserie chicken, kale, onions, and garlic cooked together in one pot in a creamy alfredo-like sauce.
Instant Pot or the one pot pasta method, cooks spaghetti, tomatoes, two types of olives, capers, and fresh herbs together from start to finish in under 15 minutes!
Pork marinated in a vinegar-soy sauce marinade, pan-seared, and served alongside a little wilted red cabbage all in one pan.
Caramelized sweet and tart Greek chicken made in one pan with onions, Peppadew peppers, and olives. Serve over greens or pita bread.
A sheet pan supper filled with boneless chicken thighs, cauliflower, and red onions all in a red Thai curry sauce is perfect for a hungry family.
One skillet filled with ground beef, red onion, bell pepper, quinoa, and spices all baked up and covered in cheese.
Super easy, veggie packed enchilada skillet filled with beef, potatoes, bell pepper, onion, & beans coated in enchilada sauce/spices and cheese.
Crispy skin sockeye salmon and tender radishes and radish greens cooked in a simple brown butter pan sauce.
Baked salmon with a blood orange and honey glaze, topped with citrus and jalapeño slices.
Corn tortilla chips tossed together with red enchilada sauce, fajita seasoned bell peppers, onion, and jalapeños. Toppings like cheese, fried eggs, and avocado are optional.
Soft scrambled eggs cooked in a garlic infused olive oil along with spicy salami and fresh asparagus.
