We’ve gathered our favourite tray bakes and one pan meals, made in a pot or casserole dish, from stews and soups to risotto and our one pot chicken and rice. And the best part? These tasty one pan meals are super easy to clean up after.
Looking for more dinner ideas or tray bakes?
Tuscan chicken tray bake
A vibrant all-in-one dinner.
Chicken stew with baharat spice
An aromatic and hearty dinner idea.
One pan creamy chicken, bacon & pumpkin
An easy dinner winner.
Chilli con carne
This spicy Mexican beef and bean stew is a real crowd-pleaser that the whole family will love.
Creamy lemon chicken
A delicious 30 minute dinner cooked in one pan.
Greek-style lemon chicken rice with fetta
A hearty one pan family meal.
Julie Goodwin’s Spanish chicken
Six years after hanging up her apron, Julie Goodwin returns to The Weekly as a monthly columnist with a delicious one pan dinner.
Chicken cacciatore
Warm up with this hearty favourite.
Apricot chicken tray bake
A deliciously sticky, sweet and savoury one-pan dinner.
Julie Goodwin’s one pan chicken pilaf
A spiced chicken and rice dinner.
One pot salmon and rice
What’s not to love about a one-pot meal? This easy pilaf will have dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
One pan mac and cheese
Mac and cheese cooked all in one pan? It doesn’t get much easier than that for dinner, which is exactly what you want when camping.
One pan layered burrito bowl
The kids will love this burrito meets lasagne dinner.
One pot pasta
A fresh and easy spaghetti that cooks in just 15 minutes!
One pot chicken and rice
This mild and simple recipe is perfect for fussy eaters.
Honey mustard chicken tray bake
Serve with buttered carrots.
One pan red curry pork cutlets
A flavour-packed one pan wonder.
Baked gnocchi and meatballs
The whole family will love this quick and easy gnocchi and meatball tray bake.
Pumpkin & sage gnocchi pasta bake
Take your weeknight pasta bake to a new level.
Creamy one pan chicken with corn
A flavour-packed weeknight dinner, on the table in 25 minutes.
Chicken & potato tray bake
It’s big on flavour and light on washing up.
Spicy zucchini & ricotta stuffed pasta shells
Why make dinner more complicated than it needs to be? This pasta is perfect for weeknights and make tasty leftovers for lunch. If you’re not a fan of chilli, just leave out the chilli flakes.
Cranberry-glazed lamb chop tray bake
Sticky, sweet and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Chicken nibbles with chilli crunch potatoes
Serve a spicy or mild version.
One pot Korean baked chicken, rice & kimchi
Your new favourite chicken rice!
One-pot pasta with beef and capsicum
One-pot means less washing up!
Julie Goodwin’s lamb forequarter chops with vegetables tray bake
Keep cleaning-up to a minimum and flavour to a maximum with this one-dish dinner.
One-pan chicken rice with coconut
A delicious dinner for two in just under 30 minutes? Yes please!
Persian-style chicken tray bake with pearl couscous
Try our simple, subtly spiced chicken tray bake dish sweetly studded with currants and pistachios.
Lemon parmesan pan chicken
Serve this delicious weeknight wonder with creamy mashed potato.
One-pot garlic prawns pilaf
Perfect any day of the week!
Paprika lamb forequarter chops tray bake
A simple one-tray dinner ideal for busy weeknights.
Oven-baked risotto with chicken, rocket and tomato
A one-pan risotto recipe ideal for busy weeknights.
Massaman curried sausages
A twist on the classic curried sausages recipe.
Cheat’s minestrone with meatballs
This popular soup gets a makeover in the cheat’s version with hearty meatballs. It’s an economical and satisfying recipe.
Garlic butter fish and crispy potatoes
It’s fast, fabulous and great for whipping up on a busy weeknight.
Osso buco with gremolata
Warm up with this classic comforting osso buco oven recipe.
Spinach, tomato and lemon one pot linguine
Make life easier and save washing up with this tasty vegetarian one pot pasta.
One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice
A gorgeous sweet and savoury one-pot chicken meal.
One pot spaghetti meatballs
On top of spaghettiiii, all covered with cheese. I lost my poor meatball, when somebody sneezed.
Chicken and fennel tray bake
A flavoursome meal cooked in one pan meaning it’s high on flavour but low on effort (and saves washing up too).
Curried sausage and vegetable tray bake
Minimal effort for maximum reward.
Easy one-pan roast chicken breasts with vegies
This one-pan wonder makes dinner and wash-up easier.
Tuna, spinach and broccolini baked risotto
Make life a little easier, well dinner at least.
Shredded Mexican chicken and beans
The delicious combination of tender shredded chicken and slow cooked beans makes this slow cooker Mexican dish absolutely delicious. Enjoy it warm for a family weeknight dinner.
Chicken and sage tray bake
This simple one-pan chicken bake borrows flavours from the Italian classic veal saltimbocca.
Pearl barley risotto with haloumi crumbs
We’ve swapped rice for nutty pearl barley in this beautiful pea and prosciutto recipe for a flavour and texture explosion. Try finishing your dish off with a sprinkling of haloumi crumbs to create the ultimate comfort food.
Prawn and chorizo gumbo
This traditional Creole-style stew pairs juicy prawns with okra in a spiced sauce to create the ultimate American comfort food. Make it yourself at home in no time at all with this easy recipe.
White wine and lamb one pot
Warm your body and soul with this hearty lamb and potato stew, simmered in a fragrant white wine sauce for extra flavour. It makes a brilliant family dinner dish on cooler evenings.
One pot curried chicken and rice
A quick and easy weeknight dinner idea.
Beef larb
Take yourself on a trip to Thailand with aromatic mint, chilli, coriander and lime. This powerful beef dish is best served with a fresh, crispy lettuce leaf.
Traditional minestrone
If preferred, use 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary instead of fresh. Note
Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole
Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole
Rosemary and tomato barley risotto with mozzarella
Mozzarella is rather delightfully known as ‘fior di latte’, literally meaning ‘flower of the milk’. It provides a wonderfully creamy and mild balance to the spice in this rosemary and tomato barley risotto.
Lemon-scented lamb casserole with winter vegetables
This lemon-scented lamb casserole is full of the flavours of roasted winter vegetables, and is delicious served with creamy mashed potatoes.
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