Let's face it: even the most enthusiastic cooks can fall into a takeout and delivery rut during especially busy times. While transforming raw ingredients into a tasty meal is pretty magical, the postmeal cleanup can be enough of a deterrent to make cooking midweek seem impossible. If you've felt this way as of late, a one-pot or -pan meal may be the answer. The secret of many a savvy cook, these minimal-cleanup meals are low on fuss and high on flavor. This collection of recipes is particularly geared toward busy weeks, as all of the recipes are both one-pot or -pan and take an hour or less to cook.
Get the recipe: roast chicken with corn, bacon, and basil
Get the recipe: chickpea, garlic, and rosemary soup
Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale
Get the recipe: roasted Italian sausage, peppers, potatoes, and onions
Get the recipe: baked sweet potato with cannellini beans and spinach
Get the recipe: Tex-Mex ground beef tacos
Get the recipe: roasted chicken and vegetables with miso-honey butter
Get the recipe: 30-minute butternut squash and cider soup
Get the recipe: bang bang shrimp with Napa cabbage slaw
Get the recipe: cheesy chicken, quinoa, and broccoli
Get the recipe: sesame salmon with shiitake mushrooms
Get the recipe: baked ranch chicken tenders and vegetables
Get the recipe: goat cheese and ham grilled cheese
Get the recipe: pasta with nettles, feta, and almonds
Get the recipe: ginger chicken stir-fry with asparagus and mushrooms
Get the recipe: tomato onion linguine with basil
Get the recipe: lemon chicken with asparagus and potatoes
Get the recipe: sour cream and cheddar chicken enchilada pasta
Get the recipe: chicken parmesan and roasted zucchini
Get the recipe: parmesan pesto tilapia with tomatoes
Get the recipe: vegan miso soup with soba, mushrooms, and bok choy
Get the recipe: salmon en papillote with cherry tomatoes and fennel
Get the recipe: spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and chili
Get the recipe: cilantro-lime chicken with rice and black beans
Get the recipe: cheddar, bacon, and leek frittata
Get the recipe: easy chicken and vegetable stir-fry
Get the recipe: cod with asparagus en papillote
Get the recipe: pan-seared salmon with arugula, asparagus, and zucchini
Get the recipe: ranch pork chops with green beans and potatoes
Get the recipe: spicy soba noodles with watercress
Get the recipe: mustardy chicken thighs with carrots and leeks
Get the recipe: pineapple and ham farro "fried rice"
Get the recipe: balsamic chicken with asparagus and tomatoes