22 Easy Peasy One Pot Meals for Busy Weeknights

Quick one pot pasta with vegetables and chicken for busy weeknights.

One pot meals are a savior for busy weeknights.  

To be able to just throw in all the ingredients and only dirty one pot instead of three of four is a Godsend to busy Mums and Dads that don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen cleaning up.

We have scoured the Internet, Pinterest and all the other Foodie sites – and these are our very favourite sheet-pan meals or one-pot meals – that are simple to make. I hope you enjoy them!

1. One Pan Healthy Sausage and Veggies

A wholesome mix of sausages and colourful veggies, roasted to perfection for a balanced, easy dinner.

One Pan Healthy Sausage and Veggies | Stay at Home Mum
(Image & Recipe Chelsea’s Messy Apron)

2. Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

Enjoy tender chicken with crunchy cashews and vibrant veggies, all cooked in a sweet and savoury sauce.

sheet pan cashew chicken | Stay at Home mum
Image & Recipe Via The Recipe Critic

Use the Nöni™ Roasting Pan from Solidtecniks for crispy, evenly cooked chops.

Non-stick black baking tray for quick weeknight dinners.

3. Sheet Pan Baked Parmesan Pork Chops, Potatoes and Asparagus

Crispy Parmesan-coated pork chops paired with roasted potatoes and asparagus for a satisfying, all-in-one meal.

Delicious baked fish with crispy potatoes and fresh asparagus for a quick dinner.

4. One Pot Skinny Creamy Garlic Noodles

Creamy, garlicky noodles made light and healthy, perfect for a quick and comforting dinner.

One Pot Skinny Creamy Garlic Noodles, a dinner recipe idea by Favorite Family Recipes

Image and recipe via favourite family recipes

5. Sheet Pan Hoisin Chicken

A savoury hoisin-glazed chicken dish with veggies, all roasted to perfection on a single sheet pan.

Sheet Pan Hoisin Chicken and Vegetables - an easy weeknight meal made in only ONE pan. Best of all, less than 15 minutes of prep time with minimal clean up! The chicken cooks up tender, flavorful and juicy with a delicious sweet and savory Asian-inspired sauce.

Image and recipe via life made sweeter

6. One Pot Lemon Garlic Prawn Pasta

Zesty lemon and garlic prawns tossed with pasta, all cooked in one pot for a bright and fresh meal.

Delicious one pot shrimp pasta with fresh herbs, perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Easy to prepar.

Image and recipe via buzzfeed

Non-stick frying pan for quick weeknight dinners.

Deeper sides than a standard skillet making it ideal for one-pan meals such as this Lemon Garlic Prawn Pasta. No synthetic coatings – just clean, seasoned Aussie iron! Induction compatible, too!

Pre-order the AUS-ION™ 22cm Sauteuse here

7. One Pot Creamy Chicken Mushroom Florentine

A luxurious, creamy chicken and mushroom dish with spinach, cooked together in one pot for easy cleanup.

onepotchickenflorentinepasta4

Image and recipe via the recipe critic

8. Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes

Sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce coats tender chicken and potatoes in this simple one-pan dish.

Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes | https://cafedelites.com

Image and recipe via cafe delites

9. One Pot Vietnamese Beef Stew

A fragrant and hearty beef stew with Vietnamese flavours, all simmered together in one pot.

One~pot Vietnamese Beef Stew. Mmm, this sounds like a "very interesting, different from the regular" stew!

Image and recipe via super golden bakes

10. Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes & Green Beans

Classic comfort food made easy with mini meatloaves, potatoes, and green beans, all cooked on one sheet.

Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes & Green Beans is the ultimate comfort food, cooked on one pan for easy cleanup. Now that's what I can a winner-winner, meatloaf dinner! | Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

image and recipe via strawberry blondie kitchen

11. One Pan Gnocchi with Sundried Tomatoes and White Beans

A vegetarian delight featuring gnocchi, sundried tomatoes, white beans, and spinach, all cooked together.

A healthy vegetarian recipe for one pan gnocchi with sundried tomatoes, white beans, spinach and mushrooms! Ready in 30 minutes.

Image and recipe via sweet peas and saffron

12. One Pan Teriyaki Chicken with Vegetables

Sweet and savoury teriyaki chicken served with a colourful array of vegetables, all roasted on one sheet.

One Pan Teriyaki Chicken makes the perfect easy weeknight meal. Best of all, this recipe is made entirely on one sheet pan with a side of healthy vegetables

Image and recipe from life made sweeter

13. Spicy Thai Noodles

A flavourful and spicy noodle dish with Thai-inspired ingredients, made entirely in one pot.

Image and recipe via the idea room

When I crave for Spicy Thai Noodles, I always whip out my Aus-Ion™ Wok as it is perfect for high-heat stir-frying.

Its deep, sloped sides allow you to toss ingredients easily, ensuring even cooking.

Delicious roasted chicken and garlic soup with fresh herbs, perfect for a comforting meal. Easy to m.

Check out this gorgeous wok at solidteknics

PS. High-quality woks and other cookware from Solidteknics last a reaaalllyy long time but you also have to clean and care for it to last long and keep the quality. Make sure to clean after each use, use warm water and a brush, then dry thoroughly and apply a thin layer of oil.

14. Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Souvlaki and Potatoes

Tender chicken souvlaki paired with roasted potatoes, infused with Greek flavours, all baked on one sheet.

Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Souvlaki & Potatoes - made in ONE pan & done in under an hour. Yes, an easy, healthy, well balanced meal! @halfbakedharvest.com

image and recipe via half baked harvest

15. Sausage and Bean Casserole

A hearty casserole of sausages and beans, perfect for a filling family meal, all cooked in one pot.

This Big Batch Sausage and Bean One Pot is a great dish for a family gathering that can be made ahead of time.

image and recipe via kitchen sanctuary

16. One Pan Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken & Potatoes

Mediterranean flavours shine in this lemony chicken and potato dish, all cooked together on one sheet.

Garlic Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken And Potatoes, all made in the ONE PAN for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love! | https://cafedelites.com

Image and recipe via cafe delites

17. Sheet Pan Bacon and Eggs

Breakfast for dinner? Yes, please! Bacon and eggs cooked together on a sheet pan for a simple, no-fuss meal.

Bacon Egg Sheet Pan Breakfast

image and recipe via tramplingrose

18. Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Roasted Broccoli

Crispy, cheesy salmon paired with perfectly roasted broccoli, all done in one pan.

One Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Roasted Broccoli | Cooking Classy

image and recipe via cooking classy

19. Sheet Pan Flank Steak with Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Juicy flank steak and garlicky potatoes roasted together for a filling, protein-packed dinner.

Sheet Pan Flank Steak and Roasted Garlic Potatoes

Image and recipe via my latina table

20. Thai Peanut Coconut One Pan Chicken

A fusion of peanut, coconut, and pineapple flavours in this rich and satisfying one-pan chicken dish.

Image and recipe via carlsbad cravings

21. One Pan Chicken Burrito Bowl

All the flavours of a chicken burrito, minus the wrap, cooked in one pan for an easy dinner option.

When cooking the One Pan Chicken Burrito Bowl, the Nöni™ 6L Rondeau + 33cm Skillet Lid Set (Dutch Oven) is an excellent choice for its versatility and capacity.

Start by browning the chicken in the spacious rondeau, allowing the even heat distribution to create a nice sear. Then, add rice, beans, and other ingredients directly into the pot.

The rondeau’s size accommodates all ingredients comfortably, and the skillet lid can be used to retain moisture and enhance flavour as everything simmers together. This setup ensures a delicious, evenly cooked burrito bowl with minimal fuss.

Check out the nöni™ 6L Rondeau + 33cm Skillet Lid Set here

One-Pan Chicken Burrito Bowls

22. Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes

A classic combination of lemon and rosemary flavours in this simple yet delicious sheet pan chicken dish.

This Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes make the perfect weeknight dinner that's quick, healthy and easily made all on one pan!

Solidteknics cookware are built to last a lifetime, made from high-quality materials without synthetic coatings. They offer versatile, health-conscious options that naturally develop non-stick properties.

Plus, Solidteknics is committed to sustainability, making them an eco-friendly choice for your kitchen.


22 easy peasy one pot meals for busy weeknights | Stay at Home Mum

If you can find any other one-pot meals that you think are a good fit, comment below and we’ll get them added!

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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