13 One-Pan Wonders For Every Night This Week

after a long day, nobody wants to stare at a mountain of dirty dishes. That’s where one-pan dinners save the day. You get all the deliciousness of a proper dinner without the kitchen chaos. Whether it’s a sizzling stir fry, a hearty baked skillet, or a sheet pan masterpiece, these recipes make your life easier and tastier.

A skillet full of vegetables and beef on a wooden table. — Ground Beef Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

A bowl of beef and cabbage stir fry. — Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Ground beef and cabbage team up for this quick skillet dinner. With a light sauce and a hint of spices, it’s great for when you need a simple, filling meal in under 30 minutes.
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Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Skillet

A skillet filled with chicken and cashews. — Cashew Chicken Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cashew chicken with fresh basil and a savory-sweet sauce, all made in one pan. Serve it over rice, and you’ve got a perfect weeknight dinner when you need something quick and satisfying.
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Sheet Pan Pork Chop Dinner

Red cabbage and pork chops with potatoes in a baking pan. — Sheet Pan Pork Chops. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Pork chops, red cabbage, potatoes, and apples all roast together on one pan for an easy, all-in-one meal. Perfect for busy nights when you need dinner done fast and without a pile of dishes.
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Baked Skillet Gnocchi

Baked gnocchi in a skillet with spinach and potatoes. — Baked Gnocchi. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Gnocchi baked in one skillet with ground pork, tomatoes, spinach, and mozzarella. Comforting, filling, and great for when you want a hearty meal without juggling multiple pots.
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Sheet Pan Roasted Peri Peri Chicken

Chicken and sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. — Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken and Green Beans. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Spatchcocked peri peri chicken cooked flat on a sheet pan with bold spices. This one’s ready in just 35 minutes, making it great for when you want something fast and flavorful with minimal effort.
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Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry

Red cabbage and pork in a skillet with a wooden spoon. — Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Ground pork, cabbage, and mushrooms stir-fried together in one pan with an easy Asian-inspired sauce. A quick dinner option that doesn’t skimp on flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Greek Shrimp Skillet

Shrimp in a skillet with tomatoes and feta cheese. — Greek Shrimp Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Shrimp, tomatoes, spinach, olives, and feta come together in this 30-minute skillet meal. Great for when you want Mediterranean flavors with minimal cleanup.
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Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Chicken and mushrooms in a skillet with a wooden spoon. — Garlic Chicken Bites. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Garlic chicken bites, mushrooms, onions, and red peppers all come together in one skillet for a quick 20-minute dinner. Fresh herbs round it out, making it a perfect choice when you want dinner without the hassle.
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Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas

Chicken and chickpea curry with rice. — Creamy Turmeric Chicken Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This turmeric chicken is all about simplicity. One skillet, under 30 minutes, and hearty chickpeas make it great for those nights when you need something fast and flavorful.
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Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken

Maple mustard chicken with brussels sprouts and cranberries. — Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Maple mustard chicken, Brussels sprouts, squash, and cranberries all share one sheet pan, making this dinner as easy as it gets. Great for when you want something balanced and flavorful without too much prep.
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Ground Beef Stir Fry

This ground beef stir fry is an easy weeknight go-to. Made in one pan with fresh veggies and a garlic-ginger sauce, it’s faster than takeout and perfect for when you want something quick without compromising flavor.
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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Ground beef sweet potato skillet. — Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Ground beef and sweet potatoes meet in this one-pan Southwestern-inspired dish. A great option for meal prepping, or when you want something hearty but easy to throw together.
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Sheet Pan Steak & Shrimp Fajitas

Two fajitas with shrimp and peppers on a plate. — Steak and Shrimp Fajitas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Steak and shrimp fajitas cooked on one pan in under 20 minutes? Yes, please. This surf-and-turf combo is quick, flavorful, and great for those nights when you want something a little extra with minimal effort.
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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.