Looking for some low-stress weeknight meals with lots of leftovers? These easy one-pot Paleo dinners will help you stay on track with your diet and simplify the cooking process.
After a long day at the office, the last thing anyone wants to do is turn on the oven, start the stovetop, pull out the mixing bowls, and wipe down the cutting board. Not only is it a lot of prep work, but it’s a lot of cleanup, too!
For those busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to devote to thinking up another quick Paleo way to use the ingredients in your fridge, it’s best to have a bunch of one-pot Paleo dinners on hand. They’re quick, no-mess, and cleanup is a snap!
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Plus, you don’t have to bother trying to ensure your veggie sauté, cauliflower rice, and oven-roasted meat finish cooking at exactly the same time.
Why not take a load off and plan your next Monday through Friday with some of these Paleo dinners you can make in a single pot? Whether it’s a skillet, a Dutch oven, a roasting pan, or a wok, all you need to do is throw in the ingredients and let heat do the rest. You’ll have more time to take a walk, hit the gym, or even just sit outside now that the sunlight is lingering!
Because chicken is so versatile, many of these recipes use chicken breasts, thighs, or even a whole chicken as the foundation of the meal. To give you a little more variety, we included beef, lamb, duck, pork, and fresh shrimp recipes, as well.
Need something with a little room for variety? The cauliflower egg fried rice would be delicious with whatever meat you have on hand – or you can leave it vegetarian. We also love sharing our own Paleo Jerky Nachos dish, so you can feel like you’re having your favorite pub appetizer for dinner – without the guilt.
So break out your pan of choice and pick your next week of Paleo dinners with caution. Because once you find out how easy it is to stay Paleo during the busy work week, it’ll be hard to go back to all those complicated weekend meals!
Paleo Jerky Nachos
Craving bar food? With sweet potato chips filling in for tortillas, this easy nacho dish is baked with Paleo cheese and topped with tomatoes and avocados for a healthy take on a pub classic.
Recipe: PaleoHacks |Paleo Jerky Nachos
Thai Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry with Shrimp
Now that spring is officially here, it’s the perfect time to create warm weather Paleo dinners like this light stir fry otherwise known as Pad Priew Wan Goong. It’s really easy to prep, and it comes together in about 15 minutes flat!
Recipe: The Domestic Man |Thai Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry with Shrimp
Cajun Chicken Dinner
Mix up your own Cajun powder with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and other seasonings to suit your spiciness level perfectly in this quick and easy chicken thigh dinner.
Recipe: Cooking Classy |Cajun Chicken Dinner
One-Pan Lemon and Herb Chicken
If you have chicken breasts in your refrigerator, chances are you have the ingredients to make this easy after-work dinner! You can also easily add in broccoli or mushrooms, or just use both for an added veggie bonus.
Recipe: PaleoHacks |One-Pan Lemon and Herb Chicken
One-Pan Shrimp and Veggie Dinner
Looking for a hassle-free dish? Check out this roasted mixture of seasoned shrimp and veggies.
Recipe: PaleoHacks |One-Pan Shrimp and Veggie Dinner
Paleo Chicken Tikka Masala
Though originally intended for the slow cooker, this blogger promises that two hours in the tagine is just as good. Serve over cauliflower rice for the ultimate Indian cuisine gone Paleo!
Recipe: A Girl Worth Saving |Paleo Chicken Tikka Masala
One-Pan Maple Dijon Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
Forget the stress of coming home and cooking an overly-complicated meal. This dish is not only simple to make, but combines Dijon chicken with plenty of roasted Brussels sprouts!
Recipe: PaleoHacks |
Simple Roast Chicken with Fall Vegetables
Not much can beat a juicy whole roasted chicken. It’s one of our favorite Paleo dinners! Try cooking it with turnips, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or rutabagas for an all-around warm flavor. The pesto on the side is optional – but it certainly doesn’t hurt!
Recipe: A Calculated Whisk |Simple Roast Chicken with Fall Vegetables
One-Pan Leftover Turkey & Gravy Recipe
It doesn’t have to be a holiday to serve up turkey for dinner! While you’ll definitely need to plan ahead to prep your turkey overnight, the day-of part is rather easy: just toss in a skillet, sauté, and serve!
Recipe: PaleoHacks |
Keto Egg Fried Rice
With cauliflower rice, prawns (or shrimp), and lightly toasted almonds, this powerfully flavorful one-skillet meal comes together easily in under an hour.
Recipe: Primal Palate |Keto Egg Fried Rice
Hot Skillet Pizza
This highly versatile pizza is made from a tapioca flour crust, a homemade tomato sauce, and lots of freshly chopped veggies. Regardless of whatever else you choose to add as a topping, this amazing one skillet pizza will come together in an hour or less.
Recipe: Paleo Leap |Hot Skillet Pizza
One-Pan Zucchini Pasta Puttanesca Recipe
This healthy one-pot meal will impress everyone at your dinner table. With tomatoes, peppers, lots of zoodles, and a bit of anchovy, you’ll nourish your entire family while they rave about how hard you must have worked.
Recipe: PaleoHacks |One-Pan Zucchini Pasta Puttanesca Recipe
Easy Weeknight Lemon Chicken
If you have chicken breasts in your refrigerator, chances are you have the ingredients to make this easy after-work dinner! You can also easily replace the broccoli with mushrooms, or just use both for an added veggie bonus.
Recipe: Primally Inspired |Easy Weeknight Lemon Chicken
One-Pan Honey Turmeric Chicken with Asparagus
Made with honey, asparagus, and lots of healing turmeric, this roasted dish centers around tender chicken thighs (or breasts) for a meal big enough to feed the entire family!
Recipe: PaleoHacks |One-Pan Honey Turmeric Chicken with Asparagus
Pork Chops with Cranberry Apple Compote
With a homemade dry rub for the pork chops and the compote finished right in the pork drippings, this is one of those quick and easy Paleo dinners that are perfect for those nights you come home already hungry.
Recipe: A Calculated Whisk |Pork Chops with Cranberry Apple Compote
One-Pan New York Strip Steak Dinner
Planning a romantic night in? Try this easy 20-minute recipe with roasted asparagus and New Strip Steak for restaurant quality ingredients at a fraction of the cost.
Recipe: Primally Inspired |Asparagus Beef Stir-Fry
Easy Chili Faux Mac Skillet
Paleo’s answer to the decadent chili mac, this 40-minute recipe is made with cauliflower and zucchini for an extra dose of veggies. Try topping it with Paleo-friendly sour cream!
Recipe: Beauty and the Foodie |Easy Chili Faux Mac Skillet
One-Pan Harvest Chicken Dinner with Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
Bake up tender chicken on a medley of roasted veggies for a dish you can easily pop into the oven and enjoy minutes later!
Recipe: PaleoHacks | One-Pan Harvest Chicken Dinner with Brussels sprouts and Butternut Squash
Crispy Chicken with Fig and Shallot Compote
This sweet compote cooks right in the browned bits from the chicken thighs, creating the ultimate sweet-salty dish in a pinch!
Recipe: A Calculated Whisk |Crispy Chicken with Fig and Shallot Compote
Roasted Lamb Saddle Steaks with Butternut Squash and Red Onions
Roast the squash and onions by themselves for the first few minutes of this one-roasting-dish meal before adding herb-rubbed lamb steaks. The result? Juicy meat that bastes the softened vegetables into a cohesive and delicious meal.
Recipe: Comfort Bites Blog |Roasted Lamb Saddle Steaks with Butternut Squash and Red Onions
One-Pan Salmon Dinner for Two
Looking for a quick, healthy dish for you and your sweetie? This one-pan salmon dinner is a nutritional powerhouse with the omega-3-rich salmon, sustaining complex carbohydrate sweet potatoes, and carrots – a great source of beta-carotene in addition to the sweet potatoes.
Recipe: PaleoHacks |One-Pan Salmon Dinner for Two
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