Monday made easy: 11 one pan meals in under 30 minutes

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Mondays can be daunting trying to get back into the swing of things, especially when it comes to getting dinner on the table. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 11 one pan meals that are quick, easy, and perfect for busy Monday nights, all ready in under 30 minutes!

Ground beef stir fry in a skillet.
Ground Beef Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta

An easy, quick and delicious Mediterranean inspired pasta filled with lemon, spinach and feta. Incredibly customizable but delicious as is.
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Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

A quick chicken dinner you can get on the table in minutes featuring tender chicken bites, peppers, mushrooms and onions. Serve with rice for an easy meal.
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Ground Beef Stir Fry

This stir fry is a weeknight superstar. With a takeout-worthy stir fry sauce that coats every bite, everyone will love this ground beef dinner.
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Mexican ground beef skillet recipe with melted cheese.
Mexican Ground Beef Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Chinese Chicken Zoodles

Make dinner fun with this zoodle recipe! Spiralized zucchini combined with shredded chicken in a savory garlic soy sauce tastes like Chinese takeout with a healthier spin.
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Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

Everything you love about a taco in skillet form! This one’s easy, cheesy and filling at the same time.
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Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry

with an Asian inspired stir fry sauce and simple ingredients, this pork skillet recipe will become a fast favorite for easy weeknight meals. Swap out ground chicken or turkey if preferred.
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Turmeric chicken with chickpeas over rice.
Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

General Tso Shrimp

Love General Tso from the takeout joint? You’ll love this easy shrimp version of it you can make at home in just 10 minutes. The sauce is the star of the show so swap out any protein you like for shrimp if preferrred.
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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

A southwestern inspired ground beef skillet meal that leans on sweet potatoes for starch and staying power. This recipe works great for meal-prepping, the leftovers are delicious.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Sweet and Sour Tofu

Prefer a plant-based meal? This sweet and sour tofu transforms tofu like you’ve never tasted it! Sticky, sweet and tangy just like takeout but easily made at home in under 30 minutes!
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Sweet and sour tofu in a bowl with rice and chopsticks on the side.
Sweet & Sour Tofu. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Buffalo Turkey Cauliflower Skillet

This dinner is a meal-prep winner through and through. With just four ingredients, it gets dinner on the table in a healthy way without any fuss.
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Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas

Creamy, dreamy and filling. That’s what this turmeric chicken skillet recipe is. Try this healthy skillet meal for something different but still filling and decadently delicious.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas

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