35 1-Pot and -Pan Meals (the Smart Cook's Solution to Weeknight Dinners)

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Cooking a homemade meal is wonderful, but the resulting war zone of dirty dishes is not. That's why we turn to one-pot and -pan meals that minimize the mess. Keep reading for 35 recipes that cut down on cleanup without sacrificing flavor, like steamed mussels, spicy soba noodles, and a bacon-cheddar-leek frittata.

Bang Bang Shrimp With Napa Cabbage Slaw

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup with Tortellini

POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Roast Chicken With Vegetables

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Vegan Chickpea Soup

Pan-Seared Salmon With Asparagus, Arugula, and Zucchini

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Pasta With Fava Greens

Get the recipe: pasta with fava greens

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Tex-Mex Ground Beef Tacos

Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale

Cheeseburger Casserole

Get the recipe: cheeseburger casserole

Lemon Chicken With Asparagus and Potatoes

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Moules à la Marinière

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Squash Casserole

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Vegan Pumpkin Chili

Get the recipe: vegan pumpkin chili

Lemon Orzo Shrimp

Get the recipe: lemon orzo shrimp

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry With Asparagus

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Vegan Pea Soup

Get the recipe: vegan pea soup

Salmon En Papillote With Cherry Tomatoes and Fennel

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Upgraded Grilled Ham and Cheese

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Vegan Miso Soup With Soba and Mushrooms

One Pan Lemon Butter Chicken and Potatoes

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Pasta With Nettles and Feta

One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Get the recipe: garlic butter shrimp

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Baked Sweet Potato With Cannellini Beans and Spinach

POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chili

Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Spicy Soba Noodles With Watercress

POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Steamed Mussels With Lime Leaf

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Green Garlic Soup

Get the recipe: green garlic soup

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Roasted Italian Sausage, Peppers, Potatoes, and Onion

POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Cod With Asparagus

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata

POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

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