By the end of the school year, I am done making dinner. Not forever, obviously, because children continue to require food — inconvenient but true. But after months of packing lunches, managing snacks, getting everyone to activities, helping with homework, and surviving the general May chaos, dinner needs to be as low-effort as possible. These healthy one pan recipes are for exactly that season. Plus each pack around 20-50G of protein so not only is dinner healthy, but filling as well!
As a dietitian and busy mom, I love one pan meals because they keep dinner simple without defaulting to takeout or worse the three kid special. What is that you ask? That's where I make each kid their preferred food (pizza no sauce, grilled cheese, and pasta) while I subsist on whatever deli meat I find in the fridge, because I'm OVER. IT. These meals make it easier to get protein, veggies, and satisfying carbs on the table with fewer dishes, fewer steps, and less mental energy. This roundup includes sheet pan dinners, skillet meals, one pan chicken recipes, veggie-packed options, and family-friendly meals for nights when you want something healthy but cannot handle a sink full of dishes.
35 Healthy One Pan Meals
If you are sick of spaghetti squash, this one will change your mind! 41g protein | 318 cal
25g of Protein, paired with a bag salad and some read to eat cilantro lime rice packets and you have dinner!
Spiralized zucchini makes a delicious zucchini pasta known as zoodles, a refreshing healthy way to enjoy creamy lemon shrimp, one pan, & just 3 ingredients! 27g protein | 233 cal Buy pre zoodled zucchini for a faster dinner!
Another way to bring salmon to life with very ltitel work are these barbecue salmon packets, 39g protein | 364 cal
Did you know you can make fajitas in the slow cooker? Your house will smell amazing all day! 34g protein | 211 cal
Clearly I love fajitas in any form. If you like your food a bit more charbroiled instead of tender, this option is for you and ready in less than 20 minutes! 49g protein | 324 cal
One of my most loved recipes on the blog! 22g protein | 461 cal Event hough it's a trader joe's recipe, you can get similar ingredients at the regular store.
An entire meal with veggies, protein, and complex carbs in one meal. 43g protein | 454 cal
Lunch rescue with a can of chicken! 70g protein | 578 cal
Shrimp & Broccoli Omelet is a super easy protein packed healthy one-dish meal perfect for any meal! 29G Protein per omelt
Grown up quesadillas, but still one pan! 17g protein | 349 cal
I made this for years, it's one of my favorite one pan breakfast options ever!
Pizza, but make it healthy! 25g protein | 481 cal
Craving Mexican food? This paleo ground beef taco salad is a healthy and delicious way to give in! Ready in 20 minutes and perfect for an easy meal prep!24g protein | 480 cal
I love make this into a meal prep taco salad (instructions in post!) 29g protein | 501 cal
The thing I make when I don't want to make dinner. 38g protein | 355 cal
Okay you do have to have the cedar plank boards, but, everything cooks on the boards! 38g protein | 486 cal
I forgot about this one, and immediately added it to my dinner plan this week! 29g protein | 338 cal
For those who live for spice, you don't have to make the sauce. Buy some chipotle sauce and use my cooking method 🙂 18g protein | 390 cal
Mu Shu shrimp is the seafood version of "egg roll in a bowl" but, better because it's even faster with juicy succulent shrimp! 26g protein | 320 cal
Sheet Pan Everything Bagel Salmon & Roasted Veggies - an easy and healthy Trader Joe's recipe made with one sheet pan for a healthy dinner win! 28g protein | 335 cal
Turkey Bacon Ranch Bowls are a healthy sheet pan meal made with salty bacon baked, then tossed with roasted veggies and slathered with creamy ranch. 16g protein | 415 cal
Sheet Pan Bratwurst, Sweet Potato, & Brussel Sprouts is the easiest dinner you will every make, just chop, spread across a sheet pan, and bake! 17g protein | 462 cal
Hummus chicken is about as easy as it gets. Swap my salad for a bag Mediterranean salad with a side of pita bread and bam, dinner! 56g protein | 480 cal
Last fajitas recipe, i swear, for now. 30g protein | 422 cal
5 Ingredient Easy Spaghetti Squash Skillet - 22g protein | 303 cal
Spiralized zucchini makes a delicious zucchini pasta known as zoodles, a refreshing healthy way to enjoy creamy lemon shrimp, one pan, & just 3 ingredients! 22g protein | 303 cal
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats are easy to meal prep a hearty, creamy jar of oats for the week! Plus a special addition gives them a filling protein boost! 28g protein | 443 cal
Italian Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes in the Instant Pot is the easiest meal you will EVER make! The entire healthy meal can be made in under 30 minutes! 32g protein
Can't leave off dessert! 12g protein
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-Ups says
Every time I see those turkey bacon ranch bowls it makes me hungry, I have got to try them soon!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
OMG THEY ARE THE BEST! You must try them ASAP!