45 One-Pan Recipes with Incredibly Quick Cleanup

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45 One-Pan Recipes with Incredibly Quick Cleanup2/45 Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sheet-pan chicken curry is a quick way to get a meal on the table without fuss. Everyone loves it, and it’s healthy to boot! Serve it with a side of jasmine rice. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 409 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch, 1 fat. 3/45

They’re major chocoholics and it always hits the spot

One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Bread 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family hops out of bed on Valentine’s Day because they know I’m baking this quick bread for breakfast. They’re major chocoholics and it always hits the spot. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 306 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 4/45 One-Skillet Pasta 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 5

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servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was given to me 25 years ago and remains a family favorite. It’s a tasty twist on traditional spaghetti, and making a one-skillet pasta saves time on prep and cleanup, too. —Susan Spence, Lawrenceville, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 553 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 994mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 7g fiber), 41g protein. 5/45 Sausage and Peppers Sandwich 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go

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to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sausage with peppers was always on the table when I was growing up. Here’s how to do it the easy way: Just grab a sheet pan and the ingredients, then let the oven do the work. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 315 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 6/45 Skillet Mac and Cheese 96 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Mac and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy! Kids really go for the rich cheese flavor, but I’ve never met an adult who didn’t love it just as much. —Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 600 calories, 37g fat (23g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 7/45 Sheet-Pan Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Bake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to

Use asparagus, Broccolini or a mix of the two

make this seafood dinner for company because it tastes amazing, but takes very little effort to throw together. Use asparagus, Broccolini or a mix of the two. It’s all about what’s available for a decent price. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 394 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. 8/45 Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat

try to incorporate nutritious sweet potatoes in meals as often as possible, especially with breakfast. I came up with this recipe to feed my family a healthy, hearty breakfast—and it worked! —Jeanne Larson, Rancho Santa Margarita, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 224 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat. 9/45 Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe combines my

two favorite foods—pizza and chicken cordon bleu

two favorite foods—pizza and chicken cordon bleu. I’ve made this for my family and the teachers at my school. Now the teachers ask me to make it for them for lunch! —Justin Rippel, Colgate, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 438 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1386mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 10/45 Creamy Skillet Noodles with Peas 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made this creamy noodle side for years. Since kids and adults go for it, I keep

the ingredients on hand at all times

the ingredients on hand at all times. —Anita Groff, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 329 calories, 31g fat (8g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. 11/45 Broiled Greek Fish Fillets 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Combine olives, onion, dill and feta cheese in a tangy, Greek-inspired topping to boost the flavor of tilapia or your favorite whitefish. —Jennifer Maslowski, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 169 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat),

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat

68mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 12/45 Lemon-Dijon Pork Sheet-Pan Supper 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Most nights I need something that I can get on the table with minimal effort and delicious results. This sheet-pan supper has become an all-time favorite, not only because of its bright flavors but also because of its speedy cleanup time. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1-1/4 cups vegetables: 516 calories,

Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

17g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 13/45 Beef Tortellini 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Tortellini Skillet Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tortellini dish is a one-skillet-wonder the family craves. From browning beef to cooking the pasta and melting the cheese, everything happens in one pan. You can add basil or chives for a touch of freshness. —Juli Meyers,

—Barbara Hahn,

Hinesville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 566 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein. 14/45 Ragin’ Cajun Eggplant and Shrimp Skillet 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Ragin’ Cajun Eggplant and Shrimp Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have a large summer garden where lots of produce lingers into fall. That’s when we harvest our onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and eggplant—some of the key ingredients of this dish. —Barbara Hahn,

The blend of coconut, pecans and macadamia nuts is irresistible

Park Hills, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 399 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. 15/45 Double Nut Baklava 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it’s well worth the effort! The blend of coconut, pecans and macadamia nuts is irresistible. —Kari Kelley, Plains, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 174 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 20g

carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 16/45 Maple Sausage Skillet 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Maple syrup adds sweetness to this yummy stir-fry. I sometimes add a little broccoli, too, for a change of pace. Add a green salad and a crusty loaf of bread for a complete meal in minutes. —Dottie Tarlton, Malvern, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups (calculated without rice): 472 calories, 34g fat (11g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1244mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 17/45

And with classic flavors and cheesy layers, it’s definitely kid-friendly

Skillet Lasagna 66 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Skillet Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is hands-down one of the best skillet lasagna recipes our testing panel has ever tasted. And with classic flavors and cheesy layers, it’s definitely kid-friendly. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 478 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1552mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. 18/45 Sheet-Pan Chicken and Veggies 108 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Chicken and Vegetables Recipe photo by

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