32 One-Pan Meals that Make Healthy, Delicious, Fuss-Free Dinners
Short on time? These healthy dinner recipes are tasty and nutritious and can be cooked in one pan, keeping the work to a minimum and making cleanup a snap. We have more than 30 one-dish recipes for you to try as part of your healthy diet plan.
Artichoke and Cheese Chicken Breasts with Rosemary Baby Carrots
What could be better than cheesy chicken with a side of carrots for dinner? A recipe that only takes one pan to make, of course! Luckily, this chicken recipe checks off both boxes. You need only one 15x10-inch baking pan to bake the cheesy artichoke chicken and the tender baby carrots seasoned with a pinch of rosemary.
Whole Wheat Tortellini with Broccoli
Grab a skillet, fork, and a plate; if you're patient enough to resist eating this one pan meal, a healthy pasta recipe before dinner. Shortcut ingredients such as refrigerated tortellini and canned beans help this healthy dinner come together in under 30 minutes.
Roasted Salmon with Broccoli and Tomatoes
Salmon is already one of our go-to dishes for a quick weeknight dinner, but this one-pan recipe is healthy and should move to the top of the list. It takes just one sheet pan (which minimizes cleanup), and it also makes a tasty roasted broccoli and tomato side dish in the same pan as the salmon. Top your fillet with a zesty mix of lemon juice, honey, and fresh herbs for an unbeatable one-dish meal.
Za'atar Chicken and Lentils
Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend featuring sumac, thyme, oregano, and sesame seeds. That mix helps flavor the braised chicken perfectly in this healthy one-pot meal. We added French green lentils, which have a firm texture that holds up to longer cook times, so they won't turn mushy in your pot.
Chili-Pasta Skillet
There's nothing about cheesy, sloppy joe-filled noodles that your kids won't love—and you won't be able to resist the calorie count (under 300 per serving!). Not only is the one-dish dinner surprisingly healthy, but it also requires just 20 minutes of prep to make.
Quick Pork-and-Vegetable Fried Brown Rice
Who knew you could pull together an entire dinner in just 20 minutes, with one pan—that's under 400 calories to boot? Try our Asian-inspired rice dish. The veggies and pork in the healthy one-pan recipe add loads of flavor, protein, and nutrients.
Spicy Turkey Lasagna
This delicious lasagna is made entirely in your slow cooker. We opted for lean ground turkey and light ricotta cheese to make it a healthy one-pot meal. Adding plenty of spinach to the mix also boosts your meal's vitamins, iron, and antioxidants.
Lemon-Thyme Roasted Chicken with Fingerlings
A delicious pairing of lemon and thyme turns simple chicken breasts into a mouthwatering, flavorful meal. Hearty fingerling potato halves round out this healthy one-dish dinner recipe.
Roasted Vegetable-Chicken Sausage Pizza
This homemade veggie and sausage pizza is just as fast as takeout (if not faster). When you make pizza at home, you can add as many or as few toppings as you want, but we recommend piling mushrooms, peppers, asparagus, and chicken sausage on each slice. Since this healthy dinner recipe needs only a sheet pan, it's also just as easy to clean up afterward as any delivered pizza.
Pressure Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Enjoy this lightened-up version of a takeout classic in a flash thanks to your trusty pressure cooker. We used coconut aminos, a savory seasoning similar to soy sauce to give this one-pot recipe its healthy, deep umami flavor without soy or gluten. Of course, you can substitute soy sauce if that's what you have on hand.
Pan-Fried Garlic Steak
A simple seasoning of salt and pepper is all you need to bring out the great flavor of these ribeye steaks. Pan-fry with garlic and serve with cannellini beans for a 30-minute full steak dinner that's low in carbs (and only 326 calories) but high in protein.
Chicken Fajitas in a Flash
Using just one sheet pan, you can cook a batch of spiced chicken strips, peppers, and onions in under an hour. They might not be sizzling when they hit your table, but they'll be just as tasty as dining out—especially when you top each tortilla with sour cream and pico de gallo.
Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Carrots, Chickpeas, and Cranberries
Our hearty pork loin roast offers a full dinner in just one dish—pan-roasted carrots, chickpeas, and cranberries accompany the succulent meat. One BHG.com user made it for friends and family, who said it was the best dinner they'd ever had!
Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
Busy night? Save time by cooking one of our top-rated chicken recipes. This balsamic-glazed one-pan dinner contains lean chicken, crisp-tender asparagus, carrots, and chopped tomato. Using chicken tenderloins allows your quick dinner to finish cooking in 30 minutes.
Greek Meatballs with Squash "Noodles" and Tomatoes
Our Greek meatballs with summer squash "noodles" might be the easiest way to curb your pasta cravings while watching your carb count. Spiralized zucchini and fresh grape tomatoes turn into a quick, delicious one-pan meal, much healthier than traditional spaghetti and meatballs.
Pork Chops with Maple Apples
Tender pork chops get a slightly sweet update when made with crisp-tender apples, red onions, and a delicious maple syrup sauce. Watch our video to learn how easy it is to make this 30-minute one-dish dinner recipe.
Mexican Skillet Dinner
Pull together this spicy Mexican-inspired dinner recipe in no time at all. Chorizo sausage and chili powder bring spice to corn, rice, and tomatoes. It's a two-step, one-pan dish you'll crave regularly.
Avocado-Ranch Tuna Melts
Adding avocado, ranch dressing, and broccoli slaw takes the classic tuna melt sandwich to a new level of deliciousness. Top these 256-calorie open-face sandwiches with a thin slice of cheddar cheese.
Parmesan-Crusted Cod with Garlicky Summer Squash
If you're roasting cod fillets on a sheet pan, why not add a few veggies to the mix to make a quick and easy side? Make this Parmesan-crusted cod on one side of the pan. From there, make your meal healthier by adding slices of summer squash and zucchini, a drizzle of oil, and a few cloves of garlic to the other half. Best of all, it only takes 40 minutes, so you can serve up this yummy dinner even on busy nights.
Savory Egg and Sweet Potato Scramble
Just one skillet and 35 minutes are all you need to put our savory egg skillet on the table. Fresh spinach, green onion, and sweet potato turn these scrambled eggs into a veggie- and protein-packed healthy dinner recipe.
Bean-and-Rice-Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are usually filled with beef, but we promise you won't miss the meat in this vegetarian healthy one-pan dish. You won't be able to resist digging into these nutrition-packed peppers filled with a hearty mix of rice and beans, then topped with Monterey Jack cheese.
Mediterranean Kale and Cannellini Stew with Farro
Add a few chopped veggies and canned goods to your slow cooker for a simple high-fiber, low-cal meal. After a few hours of hands-off cooking, you'll enjoy this cozy soup recipe brimming with Mediterranean flavors.
Roasted Indian-Spiced Chicken, Vegetables, and Chickpeas
Shredded carrots, cauliflower, chickpeas, and chicken breast are roasted in a mix of aromatic spices for an enticing taste of India. The combo of veggies, beans, and chicken creates a protein-rich, high-fiber meal with fewer than 400 calories.
Summer Stew
Our savory one-pot summer meal features beef, carrots, and garlic-laced potatoes. Pre-cooked beef and ready-to-use vegetables slash prep time for a speedy dinner the entire family will devour.
Beef Sirloin Tips with Smoky Pepper Sauce
All you need is a skillet to prepare these juicy, tender sirloin tips. Bottled barbecue sauce and a jar of roasted red peppers make this hearty one-pot meal easy to assemble. Serve over a bed of polenta (pre-cooked options will save you time!).
Pork Loin Chops with Potato Packets
Pork chops are an easy go-to on busy weeknights, and this healthy one-pan meal is no exception. Instead of cooking them on your stovetop, just pop them in the oven with a sprinkle of seasoning. As an added bonus, this recipe cooks up more than just pork chops. Wrap potato slices in a foil packet with onion slices, garlic salt, and paprika for a quick and easy meat-and-potatoes meal.
Falafel and Vegetable Pitas
Add flavor and fiber to a healthy handheld meal by loading it with veggies. Your whole-grain pita will burst with flavors thanks to our delicious homemade falafel recipe, fresh spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and a creamy yogurt sauce. You won't believe this filling meal only had 217 calories.
Greek Feta Burgers
Burgers deserve a spot on your healthy one-dish menus, too. These tasty, healthy Greek beef burgers have just 342 calories each. The calories are low, but the flavor is high, thanks to feta cheese mixed in with the meat and a tzatziki-inspired cucumber sauce. Absolutely delicious!
Picadillo-Style Chicken Taco Salad
One skillet plus 30 minutes equals a one-pan recipe, healthy and delicious for the family. Ground chicken, cheese, and a crushed tostada topper will entice kids to try it. And if a piece of lettuce or two makes it onto their forks, we'll count that as a win!
Sheet Pan Beef & Sweet Potatoes with Gremolata
This one-pan dinner is worth of a steakhouse. Cook beef shoulder tenders with sweet potatoes and tomatoes on a sheet pan. Finish the dish with a garlicky citrus parsley gremolata. You can have the whole dish ready in under an hour.
Pizza Margherita Quinoa Casserole
This one-dish dinner is loaded with all the flavors of classic cheese pizza. Bake until melty and cheesy and top with fresh tomatoes and basil. If you like meat on your pizza, try topping the finished bake with pepperoni slices.
Ginger Shrimp and Vegetables
This quick dinner idea brings sweet shrimp and garlicky vegetables together on one pan. With just a few minutes of prep, you can have this sheet pan meal on the table in under 30 minutes. As one BHG home cook raved, "I have just one word... YUM! This was easy, quick, spicy and so good I didn't even need a starchy side."