Everyone is always looking for easy one pan meals, am I right? We love to have recipes for some simple sheet pan meals and one pan skillet meals handy for those busy weeknights and times you just need a simple, quick dinner. This roundup includes 30 easy Whole30 dinners, so scroll on down to find your next one pan meal to make!

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Eating Shouldn’t be Complicated

One of the goals of our blog and our underlying mission is to show people that eating delicious meals made with real ingredients doesn’t have to be complicated.

With the right ingredients, you should be able to whip up a meal for your family without a ton of effort and minimal cleanup. Save yourself some time and put some of these easy Whole30 recipes into your regular dinner rotation.

We are certain that you can find some new favorite one pan meals in this roundup!

DOING A WHOLE 30? Check out our free 30-day printable Whole 30 meal plan with shopping lists.

Here are the 30 One Pan Meals

1
Overhead shot of dairy free creamy tuscan chicken with spinach and sun dried tomatoes and spoon coming out

Dairy Free Tuscan Chicken (Like Marry Me Chicken, No Cream)

4.62 from 518 ratings
It's basically marry me chicken without the cream. This is the dairy-free tuscan chicken we make on repeat at our house, and one of our top recipes. After years of testing dairy-free versions of chicken dinners, we still think this one is our personal best.
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2
Overhead image of skillet chicken thighs in mustard sauce with kale and bacon

Creamy Mustard Chicken Thighs (One Pan)

4.64 from 155 ratings
For this creamy mustard chicken we use boneless skinless chicken thighs, cooked in bacon fat and simmered in a savory mustard cream sauce with onion and mushrooms. The kale wilts in at the end, so it's an easy chicken skillet meal that's ready in about 45 minutes.
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3
overhead shot of chicken fajita bake with lime and lettuce

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas

4.59 from 100 ratings
These oven baked chicken fajitas are a super simple sheet pan meal that's ready in just 35 minutes! Made with a tangy fajita sauce and sizzling fresh onions and peppers, you'll be scooping these into your tortillas and asking for seconds!
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4
Creamy spinach artichoke chicken skillet in a pan

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Skillet

4.80 from 86 ratings
This Paleo easy chicken skillet is full of flavor from the creamy spinach artichoke sauce, filled with veggies from the cauliflower rice, asparagus and spinach and topped with simply seasoned chicken thighs. And it comes together in just 30 minutes, too!
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5
Close-up of a creamy chicken with mushroom sauce recipe in a pot with a spoon, garnished with herbs and bits of bacon.

Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce Recipe (Dairy-Free)

4.61 from 78 ratings
A dairy-free chicken with creamy mushroom sauce recipe made with simple real food ingredients!
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6
Sheet pan with crispy vegetable noodles and pork, topped with chopped green onions, spiralized sweet potatoes, and a small bowl of dark sauce on the side.

Crispy Vegetable Noodles and Pork Recipe (Paleo + Whole30)

4.52 from 47 ratings
Enjoy the delicious flavors and textures of this Paleo and Whole30 Sheet Pan Crispy Vegetable Noodles and Pork recipe! You will crave the leftovers!
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7
A bowl of spicy kimchi soup with ground meat, chopped greens, and vegetables, garnished with sliced green onions. A metal spoon is in the bowl.

25 Minute Kimchi Soup (Keto Friendly)

4.43 from 57 ratings
This quick and easy kimchi soup recipe uses only 7 simple ingredients and is packed full of satisfying flavors.
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8
Overhead shot of half full pan of black pepper chicken stir fry with celery and bell pepper

Gluten Free Black Pepper Chicken

4.70 from 39 ratings
This black pepper chicken is savory and very satisfying. Made with chicken breasts or thighs.
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9
Egg roll in a bowl filled with cooked ground meat, shredded cabbage, kale, and carrots, all topped with sesame seeds.

Egg Roll in a Bowl (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

4.67 from 39 ratings
This bright, cheerful low carb egg roll in a bowl is easy to make and delicious. It’s Paleo, Whole30 and Keto friendly and is made in under 30 minutes! 
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10
Seasoned chicken breasts with mushrooms and a creamy bacon sauce in a skillet, garnished with fresh herbs, make this creamy bacon mushroom chicken skillet an irresistible dish, served with a wooden spoon resting on top.

Creamy Keto Bacon & Mushroom Thighs

4.70 from 23 ratings
This creamy keto bacon mushroom chicken skillet is rich and velvety with a creamy sauce. Plus, it is a one pan recipe!
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11
Cashew chicken stir-fry with broccoli, red bell peppers, and a light sauce in a white pan, served with a silver spoon.

30-Minute Cashew Chicken (Paleo + Whole30)

4.87 from 15 ratings
If you've got about 30 minutes, you've got time to make this easy cashew chicken! This one pan stir fry is light, yet super satisfying and easy to make, especially for a weeknight dinner.
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12
Sheet pan with baked broccoli and cauliflower, topped with breadcrumbs, a red sauce, sliced green onions, and savory pieces of chicken and chorizo for added flavor.

Easy Chicken and Chorizo Bake (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

4.50 from 14 ratings
A tasty and filling sheet pan meal, this easy chicken and chorizo bake will have you going back to fill up your plate for a second helping! A recipe with plenty of veggies and the smoky chorizo stands out and fills this dish with flavor. It will be a new go-to Whole30 and low-carb recipe.
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13
Overhead shot of one pan baked chicken and broccoli with squash pieces and a spoon in the pan

6-Ingredient Baked Chicken and Broccoli (One Pan)

5 from 22 ratings
One pan chicken thighs and butternut squash roast together tossed in a sauce of ghee, coconut aminos, chili powder, and smoked paprika. The squash cooks down tender and caramelized at the edges while the broccoli roasts in the same pan, and dinner is done in about 40 minutes.
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One Skillet Spinach Artichoke Chicken from Paleo Running Momma

Skillet with four chicken thighs and creamy spinach sauce

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies from The Whole Cook

Sheet pan with sausage, brussels and green beans

One Pot Lasagna Skillet from Unbound Wellness

Skillet with beef, tomatoes, mushrooms and zucchini strips

Paleo Mongolian Beef from I Heart Umami

Mongolian beef on plate with spoon and hand

One Pan Whole30 Shrimp Fajitas from Eat the Gains

Shrimp fajitas on plate with hand squeezing lime over the top

Baked Salmon from Cotter Crunch

Brussels and salmon on sheet pan with blueberry topping

Beef and Veggie Taco Skillet from Wholesomelicious

Beef and veggie taco skillet overhead shot with a swirl of sauce on top

Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Traybake from Every Last Bite

Sheet pan with chicken, peppers, onions and tomatoes

Cinnamon Chipotle Baked Pork Chops from Cotter Crunch

Sheet pan filled with pork chops, citrus slices and sliced carrots

Thai Larb Recipe from I Heart Umami

Bowl with larb, green beans, cucumber and cabbage

Sheet Pan Chipotle Steak Fajitas from Wholesomelicious

Sheet pan with steak slices in middle surrounded by red and yellow bell pepper slices

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls from Unbound Wellness

Beef and cabbage in a stock pot

One Pan Steak Fajita Lettuce Wraps from Eat the Gains

Steak fajita lettuce wraps on marble with pan at top

Crispy Chicken Thigh and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner from Real Food with Jessica

Sheet pan filled with chicken thighs, zucchini and peppers

Garlic Crushed Red Pepper Chicken Stir Fry from The Whole Cook

Skillet with small chicken pieces, green beans and sesame seeds

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies from One Lovely Life

Sheet pan with sausage slices, cubed potatoes, peppers and mushrooms

Chimichurri Steak and Pepper Skillet from Wholesomelicious

Steak and peppers in skillet with chimichurri sauce
overhead shot of chicken fajita bake with lime and lettuce
4.67 from 6 ratings
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30 Whole30 One Pan Dinners: Chicken Fajitas

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
These Paleo and Whole30 sheet pan chicken fajitas are simple and packed with flavor! Plus, we have 29 other easy dinners in this recipe roundup.
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Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos, (see recipe notes)
  • 2 limes, juice of
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground pepper

For the fajitas:

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 4 breasts)
  • 1 red onion, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
  • Salt and pepper

For shells and toppings:

  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 bunches broad leaf greens, bibb, romaine, chard, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare the marinade by mixing all of the marinade ingredients together in a bowl or shallow dish.
  • Slice up your chicken into 1/2 by 1 inch strips. Place the chicken in the bowl/dish with the marinade. Mix well so that all of the strips are covered with the marinade. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. 
    NOTE: You can prepare the marinade and chicken in advance and marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours. 
  • Chop the onion, bell peppers and garlic as noted.
  • Lightly grease a large sheet pan with 1 tbsp avocado oil. Spread the onion and bell pepper out on the sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tbsp avocado oil and lightly sprinkle garlic, salt and pepper over everything. Toss to coat.
  • Next, nestle the chicken pieces in with the veggies in the sheet pan. Spread everything out as evenly as possible.
  • Place in the oven to cook for about 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are cooked but still crisp.
  • While the fajitas are cooking, prepare lettuce leaves for shells and toppings as noted.
  • Once the fajitas are cooked, remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • To serve, spoon fajita mixture into lettuce leaves, top with avocado and cilantro and enjoy.

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Notes

Course: Main Course
Author: Justin Winn
Cuisine: Mexican
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