Here are 30 Budget One Pan Dinner recipes that will help you ease through the weeknight rush or allow you to relax on the weekend. These easy family recipes are all made in one pan which will save you time and mean that clean up is a breeze! These delicious recipes will allow you to cut costs by bulk cooking, incorporating in season vegetables and buying inexpensive cuts of meat that can be slow-cooked to perfection.
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One-pan Ginger Spring Onion (Scallion) Chicken and Rice
Simple, delicious and stress-free, this One-pan Ginger Spring Onion (Scallion) Chicken and Rice recipe is a great family-friendly meal for busy weeknights. Cooked in just one pan, the recipe is easily customisable so you can swap in your favourite veggies.
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Tuscan Chicken Pasta
This easy and elegant Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe is just as ideal to feed a family on a busy weeknight as it is to serve to guests. Chicken and pasta are cooked in a delicious creamy sauce, all in one pan in less than 30 minutes.
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One-pan Gnocchi Bolognese
In this hearty One-pan Gnocchi Bolognese you cook the pasta in the sauce all in one pan, which means minimal clean-up!
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Beef Chow Mein
It only takes 25 minutes to whip up this family-friendly Chinese classic in the comfort of your own home. Filled with beef, noodles and veggies, it's a complete meal in a bowl.
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One-pot Lasagne
Everyone's favourite Italian classic is made even easier with this One-pot Lasagne recipe. Lasagne sheets are cooked directly in the sauce on the stovetop, which really saves time, then the cheese is melted with a quick blast under the oven grill (broiler). Great for leftovers and it's freezer-friendly too!
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Easy One-pan Roast Chicken and Vegetables
Easy One-pan Roast Chicken and Vegetables is the ultimate cosy, nourishing family meal, made with simple ingredients. Prep is quick and easy, then the oven does the hard work in cooking the beautifully seasoned chicken until tender and juicy.
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One-pan Pesto Chicken Pasta
One-pan Pesto Chicken Pasta is the ultimate fuss-free dinner for busy weeknights! It's super quick to prepare and all cooked in the one pan, so there is minimal fuss and minimal cleanup.
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One-pot Greek Chicken and Rice
Bursting with the beautiful Mediterranean flavours of lemon, garlic and oregano, this One-pot Greek Chicken and Rice recipe is easy to make and ideal as a satisfying, family-friendly weeknight meal. Chicken is marinated, then cooked with rice in stock in one pan. The rice soaks up the beautiful juices and the dish is finished with some creamy crumbled feta.
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Shakshuka
Making a wonderful breakfast or brunch, this Shakshuka recipe features eggs cooked with onion, garlic and capsicum (bell peppers) in a flavoursome tomatoey sauce. The dish is then topped with sliced avocado, crumbled feta and herbs. Crusty bread is the perfect accompaniment to mop up the sauce in this easy dish that comes together in under 20 minutes.
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10
Red Curry Peanut Noodles
Red Curry Peanut Noodles, made with either minced (ground) pork or chicken, is the ultimate flavour bomb that can be whipped up in just 15 minutes. It's ideal for using up whatever veggies are in the crisper drawer.
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Beef Casserole
This slow-cooked Beef Casserole might take a while to break down into the most deliciously comforting stew, but it's mostly hands-off. Just 10 minutes of prep, then let the stove do the rest of the work on this family-friendly, nourishing dish.
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Chicken and Chorizo Paella
A twist on the classic, but way easier and faster to make, this Chicken and Chorizo Paella recipe is ideal for busy weeknights. Filled with chicken, chorizo and rice in a garlicky tomato sauce, you can enjoy the flavours of Spain anytime you feel like it with this one-pot wonder.
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13
Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini with Creamy Tomato Sauce
You only need simple ingredients, one pan and 15 minutes to have this easy but gorgeous Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini with Creamy Tomato Sauce on the table. Vegetarian tortellini is transformed into a fulfilling family meal with a comforting creamy, cheesy and tomatoey sauce.
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One-pan Lemon Gnocchi Chicken
In this One-pan Lemon Gnocchi Chicken recipe, juicy chicken and gnocchi are cooked in a creamy lemon sauce with spinach. No need to precook the gnocchi as it cooks directly in the pan with the chicken. Even better, this one-pan wonder can be on the dinner table in just 15 minutes. Serve with crusty or garlic bread.
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Mediterranean Chicken Tray Bake
This Mediterranean Chicken Tray Bake recipe is a stress-free way to cook a whole meal in one pan! Bone-in chicken thigh cutlets bake until golden in a gorgeous sauce flavoured with a handful of pantry staples, such as honey, mustard and lemon. Potatoes cook alongside and melt down into the flavoursome chicken juices.
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Baked Chicken Risotto
In this brilliant, stress-free Baked Chicken Risotto recipe, there's no need to stand over a hot stove, constantly stirring. Chicken, mushrooms, asparagus and rice are quickly mixed together with herbs, stock, spices and parmesan on the stovetop, then transferred to the oven to bake to perfection. Leftovers of this one-pan wonder are delicious and also freezer-friendly.
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Risoni Mozzarella Meatballs
For fans of pasta and meatballs, this Risoni Mozzarella Meatballs recipe features melty mozzarella-stuffed meatballs cooked in a tomatoey sauce with risoni (orzo) pasta. It's incredibly comforting, family-friendly and is easily made in just one pan. The ideal side is a simple green salad.
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18
San Choy Bow
San Choy Bow is a delicious dinner that’s easy to make and fun to eat. Lettuce cups are filled with a flavoursome minced (ground) pork and veggie mixture. Add vermicelli rice noodles if you like!
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Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
This warming and satisfying Chicken and Broccoli Pasta bake is the ideal easy and nutritious family meal for busy weeknights.
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20
Cheat’s Chicken Laksa
This Cheat’s Chicken Laksa has all the flavour of your favourite takeout version, but can be prepped and cooked in only 15 minutes, using just one pan.
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21
Mexican Beef Casserole
Mexican Beef Casserole is a delicious, one-pan easy option for a satisying family midweek dinner. Only simple, low-cost ingredients are needed and it's all ready in just 35 minutes.
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Crispy Sesame Chicken and Fried Rice
Crispy Sesame Chicken and Fried Rice is the ultimate busy weeknight dish. Made with simple, low-cost ingredients, it’s on the table in less than 20 minutes and is a great alternative to takeout!
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23
Malaysian Chicken Curry
If you're looking for the ultimate comforting, spiced chicken experience, this Malaysian Chicken Curry recipe is for you. Chicken cooks in a spiced coconut broth until it melts off the bone. The leftovers taste even better the next day and the curry is freezer-friendly too.
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One-pot Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta
This One-pot Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta is the ultimate in quick, one-pan comfort food for busy weeknights. Crispy bacon is cooked with sliced mushrooms, garlic, cream and parmesan, then the pasta is added to cook directly in the pan of sauce. A sprinkling of spring onion (scallion) tops off the dish perfectly. Delicious on its own, you could also serve it with a green salad and garlic bread.
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Meatball Bake
This comforting and delicious Meatball Bake is the ultimate one-pan family meal made with low-cost ingredients in only 35 minutes.
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Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
In this luscious Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce recipe, tender chicken breast is pan-fried until golden, then smothered with a delicious mushroom sauce flavoured with garlic, cream and parmesan. Taking less than 30 minutes to make, this comforting dish is brilliant served with sweet potato mash and steamed greens.
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Homemade Nachos
There's no need to buy takeout when you can make this Homemade Nachos recipe quickly and easily at home in only 15 minutes. Made with economical ingredients like minced (ground) beef, canned beans, corn chips and pantry flavourings, this one-pan wonder emerges from the oven brimming with golden melty cheese. Simple avocado and tomato salsas are served on top, along with sour cream and jalapeños.
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Vietnamese Pork Bowl
My Vietnamese Pork Bowl recipe is a favourite with the whole family and is on the table in less than 30 minutes. Bursting with flavours and textures, the dish features minced (ground) pork cooked in a caramelised sticky sauce along with noodles, spring rolls (from the freezer!), fresh veggies and herbs. A simple nuoc cham dressing is drizzled over at the end for the perfect finishing touch.
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Chicken Fried Rice
Now you can make your favourite takeout Chicken Fried Rice in the comfort of your own home in under 20 minutes! Follow the recipe exactly or swap out the veggies for your favourites or what’s in the crisper drawer.
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Creamy Chicken Pesto Gnocchi
In this delicious Creamy Chicken Pesto Gnocchi recipe, crispy golden chicken is cooked in a sauce featuring veggies, garlic, cream and pesto. Tender gnocchi then cooks directly in the sauce so all you need is one pan and 25 minutes to create this gorgeously comforting dish. There's no need for sides, but steamed greens are a great pairing.
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