Dinner feels lighter when you know cleanup will not take longer than the meal itself. One pan and one pot meals keep evenings steady, especially after busy days. I love having recipes that let you enjoy dinner and still have a clear sink before bedtime. These 21 homemade dinners help you finish the night without a pile of dishes staring back.
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Sunday Dinner Pot Roast
Sunday Dinner Pot Roast slow cooks until the beef and vegetables are fork tender. Everything cooks in one pot, which keeps dishes manageable. Serving straight from the crock pot cuts down on cleanup.
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Hasselback Caprese Chicken
Hasselback Caprese Chicken is baked until the chicken stays juicy and the cheese melts between sliced sections. The oven handles everything on one pan, which keeps the sink clear. I prep the filling ahead so dinner comes together smoothly.
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Crock Pot London Broil
Crock Pot London Broil cooks low and slow until the meat is tender and the vegetables soften. The set it and forget it method keeps the kitchen tidy. A single pot makes cleanup easier at the end of the day.
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One Pan Chicken and Potatoes
One Pan Chicken and Potatoes is roasted until the chicken is golden and the potatoes are tender. Cooking everything together keeps dinner simple and limits cleanup. Foil lining helps keep the pan easy to wash afterward.
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Sauteed Chicken Cutlets
Sauteed Chicken Cutlets are cooked in a skillet until golden and finished with a simple garlic butter sauce. Everything happens in one pan, which helps keep the sink clear. Thin cutlets cook evenly and reduce splatter.
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Baked Creamy Salmon
Baked Creamy Salmon is roasted on a sheet pan until the fish flakes easily and the sauce thickens. Baking everything together keeps cleanup minimal. Parchment paper helps the pan wipe clean.
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Stuffed Chicken Breast with Stuffing
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Stuffing is baked until the chicken cooks through and the stuffing stays soft inside. Using packaged stuffing shortens prep and reduces extra bowls. I bake this in a lined dish to make cleanup easier.
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Chicken with Mozzarella and Tomato
Chicken with Mozzarella and Tomato is baked until the chicken is tender and the cheese melts over fresh tomatoes. It cooks quickly in one dish, which helps limit cleanup. Keeping the seasoning simple lets the oven do most of the work.
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Pan Seared Chicken Cutlets
Pan Seared Chicken Cutlets cook quickly on the stovetop until lightly browned and tender. The short cook time keeps dinner moving on busy nights. I use one skillet and wipe it clean while it is still warm.
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Moist Chicken Cutlets in the Oven
Moist Chicken Cutlets in the Oven are baked until tender without breading or extra steps. The simple ingredient list keeps prep and cleanup minimal. I line the pan so cleanup takes just a minute.
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Chicken Air Fryer Recipe with Potatoes and Carrots
Chicken Air Fryer Recipe with Potatoes and Carrots air fries until the chicken is lightly crisp and the vegetables are tender. Cooking everything together keeps dinner simple. Shaking the basket halfway helps everything cook evenly without extra tools.
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Air Fryer Chicken Breast is cooked in the air fryer until lightly crisp outside and tender inside, with a simple stuffed filling that cooks evenly. The air fryer keeps prep and cleanup minimal, which helps on busy evenings. I like serving this with a bagged salad to keep dishes out of the sink.
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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are air fried until the skin is crisp and the meat stays juicy. The air fryer keeps grease and cleanup contained. I serve these with simple sides to avoid extra dishes.
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Dutch Oven Whole Chicken
Dutch Oven Whole Chicken is roasted until the skin turns lightly crisp and the meat stays juicy. Everything cooks in one pot, which helps keep dishes to a minimum. I let the chicken rest in the pot before carving to avoid extra mess.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Breast – Dinner for Two!
Sheet Pan Chicken Breast – Dinner for Two! is baked on one sheet pan until the chicken is golden and the vegetables are fork tender. Cooking everything together keeps both prep and cleanup easy. Using parchment paper makes washing up quick once dinner is done.
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Crock Pot Brisket – Beth’s Brisket Recipe
Crock Pot Brisket – Beth’s Brisket Recipe slow cooks until the meat slices easily and stays moist. Cooking everything in the crock pot limits dishes and effort. Letting it rest before slicing helps keep serving neat.
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Instant Pot Chicken With Sweet Peppers
Instant Pot Chicken With Sweet Peppers pressure cooks until the chicken turns tender and the sauce comes together. The one pot method keeps the sink clear on busy nights. Releasing pressure naturally helps prevent splatter.
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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is baked until the filling bubbles and the biscuits turn golden. Using one skillet keeps prep and cleanup simple. I serve it straight from the pan to avoid extra dishes.
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Bacon Wrapped BBQ Crock Pot Chicken
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Crock Pot Chicken slow cooks until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens. The crock pot handles dinner while keeping cleanup minimal. I use a liner to keep the sink clear afterward.
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Fried Chicken Cutlets – 30 Minute Recipe
Fried Chicken Cutlets – 30 Minute Recipe are pan fried until golden with a crisp coating. They cook quickly, which helps on nights when time is short. Using one skillet keeps dishes under control.
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wrapped in Bacon
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wrapped in Bacon cooks in the air fryer until the bacon turns crisp and the chicken stays tender. The quick cook time and contained mess help keep cleanup easy. Using foil in the basket saves washing later.
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