25 Easy One-Pan Dinners Everyone Is Making.

Sharing 25 Easy One-Pan Dinners Everyone Is Making Right Now. This time of year, we all lean hard into cozy, comfort-food family dinners on repeat. Winter days feel full and fast, and by the time dinner rolls around, there’s usually not a lot of energy left for complicated recipes. That’s exactly why one-pan meals have been on constant rotation around here. The recipes I’m sharing below are some of the most-loved dishes we make again and again. Simple one-pan pastas, cozy chicken and rice skillets, hearty chili, and warming soups. They’re the kinds of dinners that feel special, but come together without a sink full of dishes or hours in the kitchen.

After meeting so many of you at our in-person events and cookbook signings — and reading your emails and comments, I have a pretty good sense of what we’re all craving right now. And honestly? The top recipes each month say the same thing. We want easy, cozy, one-pan dinners that just work.

I get it. When I’m cooking for my family, I want the exact same thing. Lately it’s been lots of chili (both quick and slow-cooked), simple skillet dinners, and yes… tacos. Always tacos.

This felt like the perfect time to round up the one-pan recipes everyone keeps coming back to. I looked at the numbers, talked with my family (and my cousins), and pulled together the dishes that truly earn a repeat spot at the table.

This was such a fun list to create, and I hope you find a few new go-to dinners below.

25 Easy One-Pan Dinners Everyone Is Making Right Now

4.47 from 3329 votes

One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo.

The perfect winter dinner…quick, easy, hearty, and delicious…a cherished all-in-one dinner!

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4.63 from 27 votes

Italian Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A cozy one-pot dinner with all the best Italian flavors—chicken, pillowy gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and crispy bacon. Perfect for cold winter nights!

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4.54 from 1483 votes

One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce

The perfect all-in-one winter dinner…quick, easy, colorful, and delicious!

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4.20 from 434 votes

One Pan Lemon Pepper Yogurt Chicken and Rice

Marinated chicken and rice made in one pan, even the rice…simply mix, bake, eat, and enjoy!

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4.29 from 7 votes

Easy Skillet Mexican Lasagna

Layers of creamy salsa verde chicken, cheese, and tortilla chips baked into a casual, comforting summer dinner!

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4.92 from 340 votes

Easiest One Pan Caprese Pesto Orzo Bake

All made in one pan, no boiling water, no extra dishes, just mix, bake, eat, and enjoy…simple but delicious!

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4.56 from 2557 votes

Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper

Swapping out the boxed stuff and making this childhood special…but homemade and healthier!

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4.55 from 31 votes

One Pot Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta

The perfect under-40-minutes pasta, great for both busy weeknights and laid-back weekends!

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3.80 from 2595 votes

One Pan 4 Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake

For nights when you’re craving Italian, but need something simple and easy to prepare!

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4.89 from 338 votes

One Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Chicken

Simple One Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Chicken: delicious saucy cheesy chicken that's all made in one pan, is no fuss, and is so quick and easy!

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3.18 from 23 votes

20 Minute Honey Mustard Salmon

Sweet, savory, perfectly spiced, and ready in just 20 minutes. An easy, nourishing dinner you’ll make on repeat—simple, flavorful, and so good!

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3.62 from 31 votes

Beef Enchilada Casserole

An easy mix-and-bake weeknight casserole dinner made with beef, rice, beans, tortillas, and melty cheese…so simple, so good!

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4.79 from 222 votes

One Pan Chipotle Honey Chicken and Rice

All made in one pan, even the dry rice goes in…simply mix, bake, eat, and enjoy!

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4.97 from 33 votes

Easy Chipotle Cheddar Beef Chili

My family's favorite quick and easy chili recipe – perfect for cold fall and winter nights – delicious, hearty chili!

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4.32 from 22 votes

One-skillet Mexican Chicken And Rice

One-skillet Mexican chicken and rice with salsa verde, corn, and melty cheese—easy, flavorful, and perfect for summer weeknights!

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4.47 from 3867 votes

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Spicy, creamy, and so delicious. Add a side of beer bread for the perfect bowl to warm up to on a cold fall/winter day!

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4.65 from 335 votes

One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto…the ultimate fall and winter comfort food!

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4.73 from 62 votes

Skillet Creamy Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

Smoky chipotle peppers, enchilada sauce, and cream forge a delicious twist on classic enchiladas!

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4.63 from 1054 votes

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

An all-in-one meal for busy weeknights that's equally great for the holidays…quick, easy, hearty, and so delicious!

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4.83 from 81 votes

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili

Perfect for game day, family dinners, and all the nights in between. Super Bowl ready, so easy, and so delicious!

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4.33 from 236 votes

Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo

Serve with salad and bread…the perfect hearty and delicious meal to enjoy on busy nights!

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4.83 from 29 votes

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie

So easy, this pot pie comes out looking beautiful and tastes delicious! Family and guests will be satisfied and impressed!

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4.79 from 98 votes

One Pot Chili Cheese Mac

It’s hard to beat this One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese…think spicy, saucy chili meets creamy, cheesy mac and cheese…so delicious!

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4.19 from 16 votes

One Skillet Cheesy Salsa Chicken Rice Bake

A wonderful dinner that's easily made in one skillet and under an hour…perfect for game night!

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4.76 from 191 votes

One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice

One pot, under 35 mins, and so simple…wholesome, comforting, plus a family favorite!

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4.32 from 413 votes

Sheet Pan Salmon with Citrus Avocado Salsa and Potatoes

Baby potatoes roasted alongside herby, citrus roasted salmon. Serve topped with a fresh citrus avocado salsa and sesame tossed arugula. Quick, easy, extra colorful, super flavorful and delicious!

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2.28 from 25 votes

Dutch Oven Lasagna

Dutch Oven Lasagna with rich ricotta sauce and hearty Bolognese. A comforting winter pasta made simple with my easy one-pot shortcuts.

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3.08 from 38 votes

Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti

Creamy baked spaghetti layered with ricotta, slow-simmered red sauce, and melty cheese. A cozy, make-ahead pasta perfect for holiday dinners!

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4.89 from 35 votes

One-Pot Creamy Italian Lasagna Soup

Sausage, spinach, cream, melty cheese, and broken noodles – all the lasagna vibes, none of the layering!

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4.30 from 1664 votes

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole.

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole, kind of like broccoli cheddar soup meets cozy weeknight casserole…made in one pot in under an hour…healthy-ish, easy and delicious!

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3.04 from 26 votes

Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Casserole.

Cozy comfort food with broccoli, chicken, and cottage cheese. Easy, creamy, and perfect for fall nights!

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4.93 from 344 votes

Sheet Pan Honey Buffalo Chicken with Broccoli

The easiest sheet pan dinner…simply add a side of rice or home fries and you've got a meal!

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