Three Easy One-Pan Chicken Dinners

This recipe collection features three simple, budget-friendly one-pan chicken dinners: Parmesan Garlic Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans, Spicy Soy Noodles with Chicken, and Crispy Chicken Thighs with Rice. Each dish is designed for minimal prep, maximum flavor, and easy cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.

IntermediateAmerican with Asian influenceServes 4

Printable version with shopping checklist

Source Video
33m
Prep
2h 15m
Cook
20m
Cleanup
3h 8m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$27.40
Per serving:$6.85

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare lemon garlic marinade
  • Prepare potatoes with marinade
  • Roast potatoes
  • Marinate chicken
  • Combine vegetables and chicken in pan
  • Prepare creamy parmesan topping
  • Bake chicken and vegetables
  • Prepare chicken for spicy soy noodles
  • Cook chicken to develop crust
  • Prepare ginger garlic oil
  • Add noodles and liquids
  • Simmer noodles and add chicken
  • Finish cooking and garnish
  • Prepare chicken thighs and onion for crispy chicken and rice
  • Sear chicken thighs
  • Cook onion and garlic for rice
  • Toast rice and add stock
  • Bake chicken and rice

Safety Warnings

  • Use oven mitts when handling hot pans.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked to internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Be careful when sautéing garlic and ginger to avoid burning.