Whoever claimed great meals come with a mountain of dishes clearly hasn’t met these one-dish wonders. These recipes keep it simple, tasty, and — best of all — make clean-up practically non-existent. Spend more time enjoying dinner and less time scrubbing.
Ciambotta
Dive into this Italian vegetable stew, ciambotta, a flexible dish that celebrates summer produce. Everything cooks in one pot, making it a great, simple meal with minimal cleanup.
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Shaved Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
Quick and tasty, this beef and broccoli stir-fry is the ultimate easy dinner. Made in minutes and in just one pan, you’ll love the easy prep and even easier cleanup.
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Cod Piccata
Light and tangy cod piccata, easy to make and even easier to clean up. This one-pan dish brings big flavor to your dinner without the big mess.
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Spicy Skillet Lamb Ragu
Fire up your dinner with this one-skillet spicy lamb ragu. Packed with flavor and easy to make, it turns dinner time into a simple, mess-free affair.
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Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Skillet
Fast and flavorful, this cashew chicken comes together in one pan and is perfect over rice. It’s all the taste with none of the cleanup stress.
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Mexican Ground Beef Skillet
This ground beef skillet dishes out big taco flavors with minimal cleanup. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a great way to keep dinner simple and your sink empty.
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Healthier Sloppy Joes
Enjoy classic Sloppy Joes without the guilt. This leaner version is still packed with flavor, and since it’s all made in one pan, cleaning up is a breeze.
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Chicken Lime Soup
Spice up those chilly days with this spicy chicken lime soup. It’s a mix of two favorites, easy to make in just one pot, and cleanup’s a snap, making your evening routine smoother.
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Creamy Mushroom Risotto
This mushroom and pea risotto is rich and creamy without any dairy. It’s all done in one pan, meaning you get to enjoy the flavors without worrying about a pile of dishes later.
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Chicken Saag
Quick, easy, and cooked in one pot, this chicken saag is as good as it gets without the restaurant wait. Dive into this spinach and chicken curry for a simple cleanup.
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Turkey Skillet Mac and Cheese
Upgrade your mac and cheese game with this turkey and veggie-packed version. Cooked in one skillet for a quick meal and even quicker cleanup. It’s comfort food without the cleanup hassle.
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Cream Cheese Chicken
Cream cheese chicken is here to liven up your dinner routine. With five spices and one pan, it’s a creamy, savory meal that keeps cleanup to a minimum.
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Chinese Chicken Zoodles
These chicken zoodles are a healthier, one-pan twist on takeout that’s ready in 15 minutes. Flavorful, easy, and with a super quick cleanup.
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Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas
This one-skillet creamy turmeric chicken and chickpeas is a winner for quick dinners. Serve over rice, and enjoy a flavorful meal with easy cleanup.
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Mexican Vegetable Soup
Loaded with veggies and quinoa, this one-pot Mexican vegetable soup is a hearty and healthy meal that’s ready fast. Perfect for a no-mess dinner that leaves you more time to relax.
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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.
