šŸ½ļø10 One-Pan Dinners – Sheet Pan, Skillet & Instant Pot Meals!

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Who can resist a meal that uses just one pan? These dinners are all about easy prep, minimal cleanup, and loads of flavor. From crispy sheet pan dinners to cozy skillet meals and speedy Instant Pot favorites, these recipes are here to save the day. They’re perfect for those nights when you’re short on time but still want something that tastes homemade and comforting. Pull out that pan and get cooking!

One Skillet Ham & Cheese Pasta

ham and cheese pasta with a wooden spoon in a skillet
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A weeknight winner ready in less than 30 minutes! Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor—this one-skillet ham & cheese pasta will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Recipe: One Skillet Ham & Cheese Pasta

Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Skillet

Sauteed chicken added to creamy Mediterranean chicken skillet mixture.
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This creamy Mediterranean chicken skillet is so delicious, you won’t believe how easy and fast it is to cook. Perfect for weeknights, with flavors everyone will enjoy—you’ll be fighting over the leftover sauce!
Recipe: Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Skillet

Instant Pot Chicken & Rice

chicken and rice in a teal bowl with silverware wrapped in a gingham ribbon
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Instant Pot chicken and rice is a family-friendly dinner! Grab your electric pressure cooker and some basic ingredients, and dinner will be super fast (and really tasty, too).
Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken & Rice

Instant Pot Spaghetti

instant pot spaghetti in a white bowl with parsley and parmesan
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A super-fast family dinner! Spaghetti in the Instant Pot requires minimal prep, ingredients, and clean-up—making this a slam dunk for weeknights.
Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti

Smoked Sausage and Rice Skillet Dinner

close up of a bowl of sausage pasta with a fork.
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Smoky sausage, crisp veggies, fluffy rice, and a hint of cheese—this one-skillet meal is packed with flavor and comes together in no time.
Recipe: Smoked Sausage and Rice Skillet Dinner

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Instant Pot Mac & Cheese (with Bacon!)

Two bowls of Instant Pot mac and cheese, topped with crispy bacon and parsley, sit next to the Instant Pot, a fork, and fresh parsley on a striped cloth.
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Mac & cheese, but make it better! This Instant Pot version is creamy, cheesy, and made extra delicious with crispy bacon.
Recipe: Instant Pot Mac & Cheese (with Bacon!)

Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

cast iron skillet lasagna with a spoon taken out
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All the flavors of traditional lasagna but made in a single skillet for a quicker, yet still comforting, meal. No layering, no baking—just easy, cheesy goodness.
Recipe: Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Ground beef stroganoff served in a white bowl.
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A creamy and hearty one-skillet beef stroganoff that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender beef, mushrooms, and a rich, velvety sauce served over pasta—comfort food at its best!
Recipe: Ground Beef Stroganoff

One Pot Mexican Pasta

Mexican pasta in a white bowl with a fork.
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Spicy, cheesy, and packed with Tex-Mex flavor! This one-pot Mexican pasta is the perfect way to shake up your dinner routine.
Recipe: One Pot Mexican Pasta

Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner

uncooked chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan
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A weeknight winner, low on clean-up and high on taste! This sheet pan chicken dinner is super fast, super easy, and SUPER tasty. Customize with your favorite vegetables for a meal the whole family will love.
Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner

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About Kylee Ayotte

I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee

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