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Maximum Flavor, Minimum Cleanup: 20 One-Pot (or Sheet Pan) Meals

From skillet casseroles to sheet pan pork chops, these recipes will fill you up (but keep your sink empty).

Kimi Goffe

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If the thought of washing dozens of dirty dishes to make one meal is too much for your soul to handle, you’ve come to the right place. These recipes are designed to provide maximum flavor and satisfaction with minimal cleanup. There’s a vegetarian skillet lasagna that relies on no-cook noodles, a sheet pan salad niçoise with fish that feels restaurant-level fancy, and a one-pot shrimp-and-sausage jambalaya that can feed a crowd. Dig in!

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These Magical One-Pot Pasta Recipes Only Need 5 Ingredients and a Glance

One-pot pastas embody everything we crave in a winning weeknight dinner.

Sheet-Pan Pork Chops & Vegetables With Parsley Vinaigrette

Thick-cut bone-in pork chops deliver the succulence of a larger roast but cook in just 10 to 15 minutes, making them the perfect weeknight treat.

Almost Alfredo Broccoli and Chickpeas

A saucy skillet of cheese-covered beans is always a good dinner solution.

Creamy Garlic Chicken Spanakopita Skillet

Cozy up to this filling Greek-inspired dish, which turns traditional spanakopita, made with feta, spinach, dill, and scallions, into a one-skillet meal with the addition of chicken and a garlicky gravy.

One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo

A quick and delicious meal for when you simply don’t feel like cooking.

Sheetpan Salmon and Potatoes With Veggies

Tender sheet pan baked salmon with crispy roast potatoes and veggies.

Chicken Tortellini Soup with Kale

This one-pot tortellini kale soup comes together in about half an hour thanks to a speedy, flavorful broth and frozen cheese tortellini.

Vegan Quinoa, Broccoli, and Kale Curry

Curried quinoa with caramelized broccoli and cauliflower makes for a high-protein meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Five 3-Ingredient Sheet Pan Gnocchi Dinners

Crispy, no-mess perfection.

Roasted Niçoise Salad with Halibut

Marinated artichoke hearts get super-crispy and delicious when roasted, making them the secret star of this simple sheet-pan dinner.

One-Pot Shrimp-And-Sausage Jambalaya

No matter your jambalaya preferences, this mess-free recipe will win you over. Made in just one pot, this Creole rice stew is low on dishes but big on flavor.

Spicy Tofu Hotpot

Warm up a chilly evening with this light but satisfying one-pot meal. The tofu absorbs the flavors of this fragrant, spicy broth, making it anything but bland.

Sheet Pan Curried Chicken with Cauliflower and Grapes

The combination of curried-rubbed chicken, roasted cauliflower, and jammy, caramelized grapes is compelling, especially with fresh herbs and salted yogurt on the side.

Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna

This flavorful weeknight vegetarian skillet lasagna is sure to please any meat lover at your dinner table. Serve with a mixed green salad to complement the meal.

Sausage Cauliflower Skillet Casserole

Forget the casserole dish — this flavor-packed sausage dish can be made right in the skillet.

Spinach, Black Bean, and Chipotle Quesadillas

The keys to kickass quesadillas are mixing the filling right in with the cheese and using enough oil to get the tortillas to puff and crisp up golden brown.

One-Pot Gingery Chicken and Rice With Peanut Sauce

We took loose inspiration from Hainanese chicken rice to create this weeknight-friendly dish.

Chili Mac and Cheese

Tastes like Chilli Con Carne, with the added cheesy goodness of Mac 'n Cheese!

Sheet Pan Crispy Tempeh and Broccoli Tacos With Shredded Cabbage and Mashed Avocado

Perfect for Taco Tuesday and Meatless Monday.

Sheet Pan Baked Meatballs with Vegetables

Hands-down the best baked meatballs you’ll try! Seasoned Italian-style with fresh herbs and Parmesan and baked with veggies for the perfect one pan meal.