Thursday, October 31, 2024

๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ Weeknight Heroes: 15 One Pan Dinner Recipes

Happy bellies + easy clean up.  ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­


Hi reader,

I was chatting with some mom friends the other day and, pardon my french, but October kicked our butts! The month has simultaneously crawled while also flown by.

Make it make sense!

With busy schedules, an upcoming time change, and the holiday season on our doorsteps, we're all in need of quick and easy meals more than ever — which is where the 15 weeknight heroes (aka one pan recipes) swoop in to save the day.

These simple, family-friendly dinner recipes require minimal clean up since they're made in one pan, and are mostly complete meals in one meaning you don't have to mess around with a bunch of side dishes.

Whip up a fresh salad or set out chopped veggies with homemade ranch dressing (my kids call this "Mama's Ranch" ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅน) and dinner is done!

Best Pan for 1 Pan Meals

I love the high sides and lid on this large, ceramic skillet. There is nothing this pan cannot do or make!

#1 American Goulash

Reader Tammy says: "OMG, this is soooo good! I used a mix of ground beef, pork & veal, otherwise followed the recipe exactly. I sprinkled on some shaved Parmesan at the end…heaven!"

#2 Beef and Veggie Enchilada Skillet

Reader Amy says: "This was so good and so simple! The enchilada sauce was so easy and I feel like i could hide all sorts of healthy veggies in it! ... A "two thumbs-up" from my 7 year old!"

#3 One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie

Reader Michelle says: "This was a very versatile recipe and super yummy! ...It was super tasty and my husband went back for seconds and he has enough left over for lunch tomorrow. Thank you for sharing!"

#4 Chorizo, Sweet Potato, Black Bean Rice Skillet

Reader Gabbie says: "I found this by searching for recipes using black beans and wow! There is so much flavor and it was so easy to make. ... Adding it to our rotation."

#5 Skillet Shepherd's Pie

Reader Cynthia says: "Absolutely fabulous! This was the best Shepherd's Pie I ever had. Definitely a keeper. Thanks Kristin."

#6 Italian Rice Ball Skillet

Reader Robyn says: "This meal was so easy to make! Everyone in our family loved it! It's always a win when I find a meal our 5 and 2 year old love."

#7 Cheesy Chicken Burrito Skillet

Reader Ashley says: "This was super easy and delicious! I didn't think I'd enjoy it as much as I did. ... I will be keeping the ingredients on hand for fast and easy dinners in the future!"

#8 Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Reader Thomas says: "Quick, easy, delicious!!! Celiac runs in my wife's family, so this is a great gluten free recipe to add to my repertoire!"

#9 One Pot Chicken and Rice

Reader Molly says: "I am shocked by how easy this recipe is and how unbelievably delicious it tastes. This is 100% going into my meal cycle. I followed the recipe exactly as posted and A+"

#10 Cheesy Gnocchi Florentine

Reader Lorene says: "This is incredible. In three weeks, I have made it three times... This is great for week night dinners or company!!"

#11 Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce

Reader Kristin says: "ABSOLUTLEY OUTSTANDING! This is my favorite meal to serve a crew of hungry friends after a great day of skiing in Winter Park—and my extended family requests it every year they visit."

#12 Skillet Tater Tot Casserole

Reader Heidi says: "This is a STAPLE in our house! We make this pretty frequently and my husband requests it all the time. We add extra veggies before throwing in the oven."

#13 Homemade Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper

Reader Ginny says: "7 years later…still making this and my family is still loving it. Never gets old!!"

#14 Chicken, Bacon and Pesto Gnocchi Skillet

Reader Lauren says: "Made this this week and it was amazing. I roasted some Brussels sprouts to have on the side but ended just just throwing them in the pan too. Big thumbs up!"

#15 Reuben Chicken

Reader Beth says: "Amazing recipe. Easy, tasty and very satisfying. Thank you for a great recipe!"

⭐ Easy Side Dish Option

Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes

Luscious, creamy, and zero flour required — this is the ultimate cozy fall side dish!

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Taco Seasoning Recipe

No taco seasoning packet? No problem! My easy recipe is made in minutes with a handful of everyday ingredients.

๐ŸŽฅ NEW! on YouTube

​​Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

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Happy cooking!

Kristin



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