Can you really make a home-cooked meal in just 20 minutes? Yes—and you can do it with just one pan! Whether it’s a skillet, wok, sheet pan, or broiler pan, each of these one-pan recipes keeps prep simple and cleanup even easier. You might need a bowl to mix a sauce, but otherwise, it’s just one pan to wash and one satisfying meal to enjoy. Getting dinner on the table is fast, and cleanup is a breeze. So close that delivery app and make dinner yourself.
Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza
“If you refrain from grain, but can’t go without pizza…you’ve got to try this version with a 1-ingredient crust made just from cheese.” —themoodyfoodie
One-Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff
“This one-pot ground beef stroganoff is creamy and delicious! My family loved the boxed version of ground beef stroganoff, but we have done away with processed foods. I created this out of necessity, and they don’t miss the box at all!” —ruralchef
One-Pan Creamy Orzo
“This one-pan creamy orzo side dish is similar to a risotto but is ridiculously fast to make.” —TheDailyGourmet
One-Pan Sausage Gnocchi
TheDailyGourmet
“This one-pan sausage gnocchi is a rustic yet refined skillet meal, with the added convenience of easy cleanup.” —TheDailyGourmet
Smash Burger Taco
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“If you’re a smash burger fan, try serving them as a taco with cheese and all the fixings for a different take!” —Nicole McLaughlin
20-Minute Shrimp Fajitas Sheet Pan Dinner
“These shrimp fajitas are made on a sheet pan–the best 20-minute meal ever.” —Jrrahurn
Tofu and Veggies in Peanut Sauce
“A quick and easy meal of tofu and vegetables with a tasty sauce featuring peanut butter. A favorite in our household.” —Anne Buchanan
Pan-Seared Salmon
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“Learn how long to cook salmon on the stove with this easy pan-seared salmon recipe. The salmon fillets are simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and capers. Garnish with slices of lemon.” —Noreen421
Pesto Pizza
“This pesto pizza can be made with your favorite prepared pesto or homemade pesto. It’s so quick to make for a light and flavorful alternative to regular cheese and tomato pizza!” —Shelly Williams
Broiled Scallops
“These broiled scallops are delicious. My husband thinks these scallops are better than any we have found in any restaurant.” —Gail New
Lucky’s Quickie Chickie
“Fresh basil is essential to get that fresh burst of flavor with a hint of sweet and sour in this dish. The ingredients are all on hand when my herb garden is in season! Add a salad and a favorite vegetable for a quick weeknight meal.” —Lucky Noodles
Easy Pan-Fried Fish Fillet
“These pan-fried fish fillets are very easy. You can use this method to make any type of fish fillets. Choose mild-flavored fish like flounder, halibut, cod, catfish, or tilapia.” —Allrecipes Member
Balsamic-Glazed Sea Scallops
“Pan-seared scallops may seem intimidating to some, but it’s really a simple dish to prepare. Sea scallops are amazingly tender, succulent, and mildly flavored, but when you style them up with a flavorful balsamic glaze, they can be a showstopper. They’re sophisticated enough for dinner guests, but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.” —lutzflcat
Broiled Paprika and Lemon-Pepper Chicken Breasts
“The great blend of spices on these broiled chicken breasts has a wonderful flavor and pairs well with many vegetable side dishes.” —StephanieLyn
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts
“This chicken breast skillet recipe is fast, easy, and delicious. You can easily monitor the internal temperature of the meat when pan-roasting chicken. Leaving the skin on adds a lot of flavor and much-needed moisture.” —John Mitzewich
Jan’s 20-Minute One-Pot Fajitas
“In 20 minutes and using only one pot you can have a delicious Knorr Fiesta Rice Dinner on the table.” —What’s for dinner, mom?
Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae)
“This is an easy and authentic version of Korean tofu stew. I used to eat this every day at a very popular restaurant. I befriended a woman who worked there and she gave me the recipe. It’s very versatile. Small pieces of meat or seafood can be added. It’s thick and great in the winter and can be made very mild or very spicy.” —susi EM
Broiled Tilapia Parmesan
“Easy recipe for flavorful Parmesan tilapia that’s ready in just 15 minutes. The creamy Parmesan coating adds impressive flavor and texture after just a few minutes under the broiler.” —Phoebe
Honey Glazed Chicken
“This honey chicken dish is easy to make with just 5 ingredients. I’ve used this recipe for years, and my family requests it often. Delicious served on steamed rice and garnished with sliced green onions.” —jbrink1
Chicken Honey Nut Stir Fry
“A simple yet elegant chicken dish, stir fried with carrots, celery and an orange honey sauce.” —Robyn Webb