When the weather cools down, I start craving cozy dinners that are still easy to get on the table. One-pan recipes are always a favorite of mine because they make dinner simple and cleanup even easier. Here are six I love making this time of year.
Easy One-Pan Dinners for Fall
These are the kind of comforting, low-fuss dinners I come back to all season.
Homemade One Pot Chicken Pot Pie
This healthy chicken pot pie is gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with nourishing ingredients like bone broth, coconut milk, and plenty of colorful vegetables for a high-protein, veggie-packed meal you’ll feel good about eating. Serve it straight from the skillet with warm biscuits for easy dipping and the perfect cozy night-in vibe. I legit crave this one. It’s all the nostalgia of a traditional pot pie without the heavy crust or complicated steps.
One Pan Enchilada Skillet
This healthy one-pan dinner has all the bold, saucy, cheesy flavors of traditional enchiladas—without the time-consuming rolling and baking. Made in just one skillet, this recipe comes together in about 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. It’s packed with lean protein, fiber-rich veggies, and a rich enchilada sauce for a meal that’s both high-protein and satisfying.
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs (Easy One-Pan Recipe)
This is the perfect one-pan weeknight meal for the family (or anyone you’re trying to impress). Hayesie (my toddler) loves this one too—which I consider a major mom win. This flavor combo is so good: juicy chicken meatballs, a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and everything coming together in one pan for an easy, high-protein dinner that works just as well for meal prep as it does for a cozy night in.
One-Pan Beef and Broccoli
If you’re like me and love a good Asian-inspired meal, then you have to try my new favorite one-pan dinner recipe. It’s nutritious, delicious and takes under 30 minutes to make. Tossed in a made-from-scratch, kind of addictive sauce, it’s beyond satisfying.
One-Pan Lasagna Skillet
This one-pan dinner recipe has all the cozy, cheesy flavor of classic lasagna without the time-consuming layering. Made with ground beef, tender pasta, marinara sauce, and plenty of melty cheese, this easy skillet dinner comes together in one pan for a comforting weeknight meal the whole family will love. If you love lasagna but don’t want to spend an hour assembling it, this recipe is for you.
High-Protein Street Corn Taco Skillet (Easy One-Pan Dinner)
This high-protein street corn taco skillet is exactly the kind of dinner I want during a busy week—one pan, 30 minutes, tons of flavor, and over 30 grams of protein per serving. And if you feel like that’s too good to be true – it’s not! Somehow that is all possible in one meal, and as a registered dietitian, that makes me so happy. It’s made with seasoned ground beef, black beans, fire-roasted corn, bell pepper, and zucchini, then finished with a creamy lime-cotija sauce that gives it that insane street corn flavor.
