We're going to go out on a limb here and assume that pretty much no one looks forward to tackling a pile of dirty dishes, especially on a busy weeknight. You could skip cooking altogether and order a pizza or get takeout, but that's not the only solution. One-pan meals, like these 28 recipes that are made in a skillet, sheet pan, or sauté pan, produce tasty results with minimal cleanup.
Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale
Get the recipe: cheesy chicken, quinoa, and broccoli.
Get the recipe: goat cheese and ham grilled cheese
Get the recipe: ginger chicken stir-fry with asparagus and mushrooms
Get the recipe: four cheese sun-dried tomato and spinach pasta bake.
Get the recipe: Tex-Mex ground beef tacos
Get the recipe: salmon en papillote with cherry tomatoes and fennel
Get the recipe: chicken parmesan and roasted zucchini.
Get the recipe: bang bang shrimp with Napa cabbage slaw
Get the recipe: lemon chicken with asparagus and potatoes
Get the recipe: pineapple and ham farro "fried rice."
Get the recipe: roasted Italian sausage, peppers, potatoes, and onion
Get the recipe: cilantro-lime chicken with rice and black beans.
Get the recipe: cheddar, bacon, and leek frittata
Get the recipe: sesame salmon with shiitake mushrooms
Get the recipe: cod en papillote with asparagus and Spring onions
Get the recipe: balsamic chicken with asparagus and tomatoes
Get the recipe: baked sweet potatoes with cannellini beans and spinach