39 Healthy One-Pan Meals for Delicious, Fuss-Free Dinners Any Day of the Week

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 both the cheesy artichoke chicken and the tender baby carrots seasoned with a pinch of rosemary.

Grab a skillet, fork, and a plate—if you're patient enough to resist eating this healthy pasta recipe straight from the pan. Shortcut ingredients such as refrigerated tortellini and canned beans help this healthy dinner come together in under 30 minutes.

Salmon is already one of our go-to dishes for a quick weeknight dinner, but this healthy one-pan recipe just moved to the top of the list. Not only does it take just one sheet pan (which seriously minimizes cleanup), but 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.

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Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend featuring sumac, thyme, oregano, and sesame seeds. Those flavors help 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 and therefore won't turn mushy in your pot.

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.

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Who knew you could pull together an entire dinner with just 20 minutes, 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.

This delicious lasagna is made entirely in your slow cooker. To make it a healthy one-pot meal, we opted for lean ground turkey and light ricotta cheese. Adding plenty of spinach to the mix also provides a boost of vitamins, iron, and antioxidants to your dinner plate.

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Go global with your slow cooker: Our curry couscous is inspired by the traditional flavors of Southern Asian cuisine. Simply toss together a mix of veggies, grains, spices, and fruits in your slow cooker to create this healthy one-dish dinner.

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.

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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.

Enjoy this lightened-up version of a takeout classic in a flash thanks to your trusty pressure cooker. We used coconut aminos ($6, Target), a savory seasoning similar to soy sauce to give the healthy one-pot dinner that deep umami flavor without soy or gluten. Though you can substitute soy sauce if that's what you have on hand.

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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.

Related: 21 Fast and Fresh Steak Recipes That Fit Your Healthy Meal Plan

An all-in-one meal cooked in one pan that's under 250 calories? It can be done! Thanks to quick-cooking barley, chopped veggies, and thin cuts of turkey breast, this healthy one-pan dinner is a dream come true.

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.

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've ever had!

Busy night? Save time by cooking one of our top-rated chicken recipes. This balsamic-glazed one-pan dinner is full of lean chicken, crisp-tender asparagus, carrots, and chopped tomato. Using chicken tenderloins allows your speedy dinner to finish cooking in 30 minutes.

Our Greek meatballs with summer squash "noodles," might be the easiest curb your pasta cravings while watching your carb count. Spiralized zucchini and fresh grape tomatoes turn into a quick, delicious one-pan meal that's a much healthier take on traditional spaghetti and meatballs.

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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.

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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.

The addition of avocado, ranch dressing, and broccoli slaw take 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.

Yes, we're eating pizza while still staying light on the calorie count. This healthy one-pan dinner is piled extra high with loads of good-for-you fruits and veggies atop a spread of protein-rich beans. And no, you don't get just one measly slice—you get a quarter of the whole pizza for under 415 calories!

We took one of America's favorite comfort foods (the juicy cheeseburger) and revamped it into a warming soup recipe. Loaded with veggies, ground beef, milk, and cheese, this healthy one-pot recipe supplies three food groups in one bowl!

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If you're roasting cod fillets on a sheet pan anyway, 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 a little healthier by adding slices of summer squash and zucchini, along with 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.

Jalapeño, lime, and cilantro give this one-pan chicken recipe yummy Mexican flair. Bonus: There's no need to prepare an additional side dish because we've worked in a serving of veggies and whole grains for a balanced meal. Now all you have to worry about is what's for dessert.

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.

As soon as fall rolls around, we start craving this delightful autumn dish. Roast chicken sausages, beets, and sweet potatoes all together on one sheet pan for a super-easy dinner that's bursting with fall flavor. Finish the dish with a creamy yogurt sauce to make this weeknight dinner extra special.

Spread a chicken breast with herbed cheese and wrap it up in a salty pancetta blanket for a sophisticated take on pan-fried chicken. A sweet date glaze complements this healthy chicken recipe.

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.

Fresh lime and ground chile pepper give this healthy one-pan fish dinner great flavor without adding fat. Serve on a bed of jalapeño-garlic corn (all cooked in the same pan) and dig in!

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For a simple high-fiber, low-cal meal, add a few chopped veggies and canned goods to your slow cooker. In just a few hours of hands-off cooking, you'll be enjoying this cozy soup recipe brimming with Mediterranean flavors.

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Shredded carrots, cauliflower, chickpeas, and chicken breast are roasted in a mix of aromatic spices for an exotic taste of India. The combo of veggies, beans, and chicken creates a protein-rich, high-fiber meal with fewer than 400 calories.

Our savory one-pot summer meal features beef, carrots, and garlic-laced potatoes. Precooked beef and ready-to-use vegetables slash prep time for a speedy dinner the entire family is going to devour.

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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 chops are an easy go-to on busy weeknights, and this healthy one-pan meal is no exception. Instead of cooking them on your stove top, 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.

Add flavor and fiber to your healthy handheld meal by loading it with veggies. Your whole-grain pita is going to burst with flavors thanks to our delicious homemade falafel recipe along with fresh spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and a creamy yogurt sauce. You won't believe this filling meal only had 217 calories.

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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!

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Canned beans are an easy pantry staple to throw together a quick meal (especially if you're trying to go plant-based). To control the salt count in this healthy one-pan dinner, buy cans labeled no-sodium-added. You can also opt for cooking dried beans, which is a great option for cooking healthy meals on a budget.

Related: Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes Starring Lentils, Beans, and Other Proteins

One skillet plus 30 minutes equals a healthy one-pan dinner for the family. Ground chicken, cheese, and a crushed-tostada topper will entice kids to give it a try. And if a piece of lettuce or two makes it onto their forks, we'll count that as a win!

This healthy shrimp recipe is finished in just 15 minutes! Thanks to precooked rice and quick-cooking shrimp, this ginger-mango dinner is tasty and so simple to make.