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20+ EASY One Pan Chicken Recipes

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 10/29/2020Updated: 01/05/2023

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Looking for a good selection of one pan chicken recipes? With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, you’ll find yourself turning to these chicken recipes time after time. 

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What to make for dinner? That question is asked by cooks around the world as they look for nutritious and easy meals that aren’t complicated but taste great. 

And no one looks forward to facing a disaster scene in the kitchen after dinner. Sigh! Stacks of dirty dishes, pots and pans crusted with hard to remove residue, colanders, cutting boards, and a messy stove can sour your outlook for sure.

About these One Pan Chicken Recipes

This collection of one pan chicken recipes will help change all that. The recipes are delicious, interesting, nutritious, and all made in one pan! That’s right, the entire dinner cooked pretty much in one pan. You’ll use a sheet pan, a large skillet, a big pot, or an Instant Pot to prepare these dinners. And that’s it! One pan only. The rest of the dishes can go in the dishwasher. 

With over twenty recipes to choose from, there’s something for everyone. You’ll find classic dishes like chicken fricassee, chicken and dumplings, and chicken Marsala, and some that might be new to you such as roasted romaine salad with chicken. Several include pasta. Chicken spaghetti is always a favorite. A few are a little fancier, like hasselback chicken or white wine chicken with mushrooms and bacon. 

You won’t find soups or slow cooker recipes in this collection. I didn’t include chili either. Those recipes are definitely one pot dinners and are so good, but they belong in a category all by themselves. Be sure to check out one pot pastas and sheet pan meals for even more easy one pan dinner ideas. 

Some of these recipes call for chicken breasts, some for thighs. If your family prefers white meat over dark meat, go ahead and substitute one for the other; bone-in or boneless, with skin or skinless. Cooking time may be affected by your choice so make sure the internal temperature of the chicken is at 165°F with an instant read thermometer.

Take a look at this collection of one pan chicken recipes. Select a few recipes that look really good to you and jot down what you’ll need before you go to the grocery store. When dinner time approaches, and everyone has hungry tummies, you’ll be ready with an answer. Dinner is cooking and you’re gonna love it!

As the saying goes, winner, winner, chicken dinner!

Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta Recipe
So good it's almost "addicting", Instant Pot crack chicken pasta is an easy one pan pasta dinner that your family will love!
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Pasta with chicken, cheese sauce, bacon, and green onions, in a white bowl.
Instant Pot Lemon Pasta with Chicken
Lemony bright and loaded with fresh herbs, Instant Pot lemon pasta with ground chicken is absolutely delightful, and it's a one pan meal!
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Overhead view of pasta with ground chicken, lemon, and spinach on a white plate.
Hot Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
You'll love this hot honey chicken sheet pan dinner with roasted chicken, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes, dressed up with spicy hot honey. One pan and lots of delicious eating!
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Hot honey chicken sheet pan dinner with honey being drizzled on.
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie – One Pan!
Creamy chicken and vegetables, flaky biscuits, and only one pan! Comfort food at its best!
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Orange Chicken Thighs with Bok Choy
Try homemade orange chicken thighs, glazed with a heavenly sauce, and braised with tender baby bok choy and juicy mandarin oranges. 
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Black pan with chicken thighs, baby bok choy, and mandarin oranges.
Baked Chicken Parmesan and Broccoli (Sheet Pan Dinner)
Sheet pan baked chicken Parmesan is not only healthier than the classic, it’s also easier! It’s going to become a dinnertime favorite.
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Overhead of chicken Parmesan with broccoli on sheet pan.
One Pan Chicken Quinoa Marsala Recipe
Creamy, comforting, and healthy, this one pan chicken quinoa marsala is a healthy and filling take on the flavors of chicken marsala. Best part? Only one pan gets dirty!
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Chicken marsala in orange cast iron skillet with wooden spoon.
Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
Tender marinated chicken and flavorful crisp vegetables combined and roasted in the oven on a sheet pan. Serve honey balsamic chicken and vegetables over a bed of steaming rice for an easy and delicious entrée.
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Chicken, vegetables, and rice in a bowl.
Hasselback Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner (with spinach and artichoke)
Hasselback chicken with spinach and artichokes is a sheet pan dinner that's perfect for weeknights or special occasions. 
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One Pan Cuban Chicken and Rice
Tender, roasted chicken thighs nestled in a bed of rice, black beans, and peppers, gently seasoned with cumin and topped with a fresh pineapple salsa. I'm sure you'll love this one pan Cuban chicken and rice as much as I do!
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Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Redolent with chicken, vegetables, herbs, white wine enhanced creamy sauce, and plump chive dumplings, Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings is homemade comfort, warming you from the inside out. 
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Whole30 Chicken Thighs Sheet Pan Dinner with Smashed Potatoes
This Whole30 Chicken Thighs sheet pan dinner is an entire flavorful, healthy, and easy to make meal on one single sheet pan! Whole30 or not, make it tonight!
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Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken and Tomato Sauce
Cozy and comforting, this skillet gnocchi with chicken and tomato sauce is on your table in under 30 minutes — perfect for busy nights!
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Overhead of skillet gnocchi with tomatoes and mozzarella, garnished with chopped parsley.
One Pan Mediterranean Chicken
Mediterranean Chicken and Israeli Couscous is a complete meal made in one pan. Bright and flavorful, try it tonight!
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Chicken Fricassee Recipe
With creamy white wine sauce and a medley of chicken, carrots, mushrooms and pearl onions, this chicken fricassee recipe is certain to become a favorite. 
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Image of chicken fricassee in a black skillet.
Chicken Marsala Pasta – One Pan!
All the flavors of chicken marsala in a rich, creamy pasta – all made in one pan! This chicken marsala pasta is perfect for busy weeknights! 
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White bowl full of whole wheat penne pasta, chicken, mushrooms, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese.
Roasted Romaine Salad – Sheet Pan Dinner
A warm romaine salad made all on one pan in less than 45 minutes start to finish! Bonus “chicken nuggets” if your kiddos love them! 
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One Pan White Wine Chicken with Mushrooms, Bacon and Leeks
This White Wine Chicken with Mushrooms, Bacon and Leeks is creamy, rich and so easy to make! Perfect for entertaining or every day dining.
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Apple Gouda Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Smoky Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Creamy Gouda cheese and sweet apples make these stuffed chicken breasts a winner! Pair with smoky roasted sweet potatoes for a sheet pan supper that will make everyone happy.
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Two stuffed chicken breasts on sheet pan with sweet potatoes.
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Dijon and Dill {sheet pan dinner}
Crispy chicken thighs baked with Dijon and dill are great on their own, but with the addition of roasted green beans and radishes, you have a perfect springtime sheet pan dinner.
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Overhead of roasted chicken and vegetables on sheet pan.
Easy Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli – One Pan!
An easy chicken Alfredo recipe with broccoli that's made in ONE PAN and has far less calories than a traditional Alfredo. Does it seem too good to be true? It's not!
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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
This creamy Instant Pot buffalo chicken pasta is comfort food perfect. If you're a buffalo chicken lover, you'll go nuts over this pasta. 
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Sheet Pan Fajitas – Easy Recipe for Chicken Fajitas!
Sheet pan fajitas are great for busy weeknights and also great for bigger crowds! You’ll love this easy, hands-off approach to fajitas! This recipe is for chicken fajitas but you’ll also find tips for steak, vegetarian, and shrimp fajitas!
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Overhead of sheet pan with baked chicken fajitas, and foil wrapped tortillas.
One Pan Creamy Chicken Spaghetti
This creamy chicken spaghetti is made in one pan and is endlessly versatile. It's a great clean-out-the-fridge meal! 
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This creamy chicken spaghetti is made in one pan and is endlessly versatile. It's a great clean-out-the-fridge meal! 
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  1. Sabrina says

    October 31, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    love this as a go to weekday resource, one less thing to think about, just start at creamy chicken spaghetti, thank you!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 1, 2020 at 8:26 pm

      There are a lot of really great easy ideas on this list!

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