23 One-Dish Dinners That Make Cleanup So Much Easier

When everything cooks together, dinner becomes easier from start to finish. These one-dish meals are designed to keep things simple while still delivering full flavor. They help you spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying dinner.

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

Creamy Italian soup with sausage, bacon, potatoes, and kale. Perfect copycat of Olive Garden’s famous Tuscan soup that’s hearty and comforting.
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Southern Chicken Bog

Chicken simmered with rice and sausage in a savory broth creates a hearty and comforting Southern chicken bog.
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One Pot Chicken Alfredo

Creamy chicken alfredo made in one pot with pasta, garlic, cream, and Parmesan creates an easy and comforting weeknight dinner.
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Cheesy One Pot Sausage Pasta

Sausage cooked with pasta, peppers, and marinara then finished with melted cheese creates a quick and satisfying one-pot dinner.
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Alfredo Sausage and Gnocchi Bake

Gnocchi baked with Italian sausage in a creamy Alfredo sauce creates a rich and comforting one-pan dinner.
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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken simmered with tomatoes, mushrooms, and wine creates a classic and comforting Italian chicken cacciatore.
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Golden Corral Sausage and Peppers

Sausage cooked with peppers and onions in a savory sauce recreates the hearty Golden Corral favorite in a quick skillet meal.
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Skillet Lasagna

Pasta cooked with seasoned meat, sauce, and cheese in one skillet creates an easy and comforting lasagna-style dinner.
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Beef and Noodles

Beef cooked with noodles and mushrooms in a savory sauce creates a comforting and hearty classic dinner.
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Chicken Paprikash

Chicken simmered in a rich paprika sauce creates a classic and comforting Hungarian-inspired dish.
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Skillet Spaghetti

Pasta cooked with ground beef and tomato sauce in one skillet creates a flavorful and easy spaghetti dinner with minimal cleanup.
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Cheesy Ham and Rice Casserole

Ham baked with rice and melted cheese creates a comforting and satisfying casserole perfect for family dinners.
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Instant Pot Chicken Ramen

Chicken cooked with noodles in a savory broth and chili oil creates a quick and flavorful ramen dish.
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken and Squash

Chicken wrapped in bacon and roasted with squash creates an easy and flavorful sheet pan dinner.
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Homemade Sloppy Joes

Ground beef simmered in a rich and tangy sauce creates a classic homemade sloppy joes recipe that is easy and family-friendly.
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Buffalo Chicken Quinoa

Chicken cooked with buffalo sauce and quinoa creates a spicy and satisfying pressure cooker meal.
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Chipotle Garlic Shredded Beef

Beef cooked with chipotle and garlic until tender creates a flavorful shredded beef perfect for tacos or sandwiches.
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Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet

Ground beef cooked with pasta, taco seasoning, and cheese creates a flavorful and easy skillet dinner.
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Pesto Meatball Skillet

Meatballs stuffed with cheese and cooked in pesto sauce create a rich and flavorful skillet meal.
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Pineapple and Ham Quinoa Salad

Quinoa tossed with roasted pineapple and ham creates a fresh and flavorful salad.
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BBQ Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Shrimp and sausage roasted with barbecue sauce create a quick and flavorful sheet pan meal.
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Light Taco Soup

Ground beef simmered with taco flavors in a light broth creates a quick and comforting soup.
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Tomato Basil Meatball Soup

Meatballs simmered in a tomato basil broth create a light and comforting soup.
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