16 1-Pot and -Pan Meals You'll Want to Make All Spring Long

Once you try one-pot and -pan cooking, there's really no going back. But if you feel like you've made all the one-pot meals out there and need some fresh ideas, allow this batch of springtime one-pot recipes to inspire you. You'll want to put away your slow cooker this season and turn to these quick recipes that only dirty one dish, from bright one-pot pastas to fast and easy salmon sheet-pan dinners.

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Roast Chicken With Vegetables
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Roast Chicken With Vegetables

Spring is the perfect time to tackle a whole roasted chicken with bright veggies like carrots and radishes.

Get the recipe: mustardy roast chicken with Spring vegetables

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Green Garlic Soup
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Green Garlic Soup

When you're coming down with a cold or just want something light and super flavorful, try this green garlic soup with toasted crostini.

Get the recipe: green garlic soup

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Baked Lemon Herb Chicken and Potatoes
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Baked Lemon Herb Chicken and Potatoes

All the juices from the chicken and lemons in this dish form at the bottom of the pan to make a perfect pan sauce to drizzle on top.

Get the recipe: baked lemon herb chicken and potatoes

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Pasta With Fava Greens
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Pasta With Fava Greens

The secret to keeping this a one-pot meal is to blanch the fava greens for a few seconds in the boiling water before you drain the pasta.

Get the recipe: pasta with fava greens

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Pasta With Nettles and Feta
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Pasta With Nettles and Feta

Stinging nettles are prickly to the touch when raw, but once boiled, they're a delicious vegetable that goes perfectly with pasta and feta cheese.

Get the recipe: pasta with nettles, feta, and almonds

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Lemon Chicken With Asparagus and Potatoes
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Lemon Chicken With Asparagus and Potatoes

Crispy chicken thighs, asparagus, and potatoes cook together in one skillet for a fast and easy dinner.

Get the recipe: lemon chicken with asparagus and potatoes

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Vegan Pea Soup
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Vegan Pea Soup

So creamy you'd never know it was vegan, this pea soup is not like the one your grandma used to make. Substitute fresh peas for frozen while they're in season during Spring.

Get the recipe: vegan pea soup

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1-Pan Mustardy Chicken Thighs With Leeks and Carrots
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1-Pan Mustardy Chicken Thighs With Leeks and Carrots

Dijon mustard gives chicken thighs a tangy kick, and the leeks and carrots provide just a hint of sweetness.

Get the recipe: one-pan mustardy chicken thighs with leeks and carrots

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Baked Lemon Parmesan Salmon and Asparagus in Foil
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Baked Lemon Parmesan Salmon and Asparagus in Foil

Add some Italian flair to your salmon with a silky sauce of Italian seasoning, butter, and parmesan cheese.

Get the recipe: baked lemon parmesan salmon and asparagus in foil

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Artichoke Shakshuka
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Artichoke Shakshuka

Add artichokes and goat cheese to the classic Middle Eastern egg dish shakshuka for a tasty springtime twist.

Get the recipe: artichoke shakshuka

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Cod With Asparagus
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Cod With Asparagus

The secret to making this one-pan dinner with hardly any cleanup is to wrap all the ingredients in parchment paper before baking.

Get the recipe: cod en papillote with asparagus and Spring onions

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Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale
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Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale

Ready in 20 minutes or less, this one-pan salmon dinner is a light weeknight meal that'll be in your rotation all Spring long.

Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale

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1-Pot Zucchini, Pea, and Mushroom Pasta
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1-Pot Zucchini, Pea, and Mushroom Pasta

Zucchini, peas, and mushrooms are thrown into the pot with spaghetti and water so everything cooks at the same time. Parmesan cheese and heavy cream tie it all together at the end.

Get the recipe: one-pot zucchini and mushroom pasta

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Honey Lime Garlic Chicken
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Honey Lime Garlic Chicken

This chicken is pan-seared for a crispy outside, baked for a tender inside, and ready in just 30 minutes.

Get the recipe: honey lime garlic chicken

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1-Pan Spring Salmon and Veggies
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1-Pan Spring Salmon and Veggies

A flavorful marinade of olive oil, garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon is what sets this roasted salmon recipe apart from the rest.

Get the recipe: one-pan Spring salmon and veggies