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One-pan and one-pot meals for busy weeknights

One pan means one thing to wash and fewer steps to juggle: a skillet of chicken and vegetables, a pot of stew, a tray bake. These recipes tell you when to lift out a plain portion before the sauce or spice goes in.

What Gluten watches for: stock cubes and sauces with hidden gluten or dairy, and when to take out a plain portion.

110 One pan recipes

Gluten-free sesame chicken

Gluten-free sesame chicken

Crispy pan-fried chicken in a sticky honey-tamari glaze, with steamed rice and snap peas.

Kids’ plate: Chicken strip dip plate

40 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free sweet potato casserole

Gluten-free sweet potato casserole

Velvety sweet potato mash under a pecan crumble, with a maple-orange cranberry spooned through.

45 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free fried chicken

Gluten-free fried chicken

Crispy, juicy fried chicken in a seasoned gluten-free coating, drizzled with honey.

40 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free tamales

Gluten-free tamales

Tender shredded pork in soft masa, steamed in corn husks, with a bright tomato salsa for spooning over.

Kids’ plate: Unwrap-it-yourself tamales

85 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free sweet and sour chicken

Gluten-free sweet and sour chicken

Crispy cornstarch chicken tossed with juicy pineapple and peppers in a glossy sweet and sour sauce.

Kids’ plate: Chicken bites and pineapple

35 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free chili

Gluten-free chili

A hearty beef and bean chili simmered with a homemade gluten-free spice mix, thick and cozy in one pot.

45 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Gluten-free beef and broccoli

Gluten-free beef and broccoli

Tender beef and broccoli in a glossy tamari and ginger sauce, spooned over jasmine rice.

Kids’ plate: Beef and broccoli rice bowls

35 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free chicken enchiladas

Gluten-free chicken enchiladas

Corn tortillas rolled around juicy shredded chicken, baked in a homemade red sauce under bubbling cheddar, brightened with lime.

Kids’ plate: Cheesy chicken roll-ups

40 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Gluten-free cornbread

Gluten-free cornbread

Golden skillet cornbread with tender corn kernels, baked in a screaming-hot pan so the crust crackles.

40 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free chicken noodle soup

Gluten-free chicken noodle soup

Golden chicken broth with tender shredded chicken, sweet carrots, celery and wide gluten-free noodles.

45 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free lo mein

Gluten-free lo mein

Slippery rice noodles tossed with golden chicken strips, crisp carrots, snap peas and cabbage in a garlicky tamari sauce.

Kids’ plate: Chicken noodle twirlers

30 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Tom kha gai

Tom kha gai

Creamy Thai coconut chicken soup, gently simmered with lemongrass, galangal and mushrooms, finished with lime and cilantro.

Kids’ plate: Creamy chicken soup

30 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Gluten-free shepherd's pie

Gluten-free shepherd's pie

Savory lamb and carrot filling under golden olive-oil mashed potatoes, baked until the top gets crispy edges.

45 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free chocolate cake

Gluten-free chocolate cake

A rich, moist one-bowl chocolate layer cake with glossy dairy-free chocolate frosting.

50 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Toddlers
Gluten-free fried rice

Gluten-free fried rice

Golden egg fried rice with crisp-edged rice, sweet carrots, peas and a savoury tamari gloss — ready in 25 minutes.

Kids’ plate: Egg fried rice

25 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Thai basil chicken

Thai basil chicken

Garlicky minced chicken stir-fried with Thai basil and tamari, spooned over jasmine rice.

Kids’ plate: Chicken and rice bowls

30 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Roast turkey breast

Roast turkey breast

Herb-roasted bone-in turkey breast with garlic, sage and thyme, juicy and golden, for a smaller Thanksgiving.

95 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Gluten-free chicken and dumplings

Gluten-free chicken and dumplings

Golden chicken simmered with carrots and celery in a savory broth, topped with soft herby dumplings straight from the pot.

40 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-histamine
Gluten-free dumplings

Gluten-free dumplings

Pork and chive dumplings in a chewy homemade rice-flour dough, crisped in the pan, with a tamari dipping sauce.

Kids’ plate: Golden pan-fried dumplings

45 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free pad see ew

Gluten-free pad see ew

Wide, chewy rice noodles wokked with golden chicken, Chinese broccoli and soft ribbons of egg in a savoury-sweet tamari sauce.

Kids’ plate: Chicken noodle pile

35 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free egg rolls

Gluten-free egg rolls

Crackly baked pork and cabbage egg rolls with a savoury tamari dip, all crisp without a drop of frying oil.

Kids’ plate: Crunchy pork roll-ups

40 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free brownies

Gluten-free brownies

Fudgy chocolate brownies with crackly tops, made with dairy-free dark chocolate and olive oil.

50 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-FODMAP
Gluten-free green bean casserole

Gluten-free green bean casserole

Green beans folded into a creamy from-scratch mushroom sauce and baked, crowned with crunchy rice-flour fried onions.

45 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free pizza bagels

Gluten-free pizza bagels

Mini pizzas on halved gluten-free bagels, baked until the mozzarella bubbles and the edges turn golden.

Kids’ plate: Pizza bagels

25 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-FODMAP
Gluten-free drunken noodles

Gluten-free drunken noodles

Wide rice noodles wok-tossed with chicken, sweet peppers and Thai basil in a garlicky tamari-fish sauce glaze.

Kids’ plate: Mild chicken noodle twirls

30 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free banana bread

Gluten-free banana bread

A moist, banana-forward loaf with melty dark chocolate chips throughout.

75 minServes 10Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-FODMAP
Gluten-free butter noodles

Gluten-free butter noodles

Buttery gluten-free fettuccine with parmesan; the kids' bowl stays plain while the grown-ups get golden garlic, parsley and lemon zest.

Kids’ plate: Buttery noodle bowls

20 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free General Tso's chicken

Gluten-free General Tso's chicken

Crispy chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet-tangy sauce with steamed broccoli and sesame seeds.

Kids’ plate: Sweet honey chicken bites

35 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free gravy

Gluten-free gravy

Silky turkey gravy from the pan drippings and stock, thickened with cornstarch instead of flour.

20 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-histamine
Gluten-free Thai green curry

Gluten-free Thai green curry

Creamy coconut green curry with golden chicken, snappy green beans and Thai basil, over jasmine rice.

Kids’ plate: Chicken and rice dipper bowls

35 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Gluten-free orange chicken

Gluten-free orange chicken

Crispy pan-fried chicken in a sticky orange, garlic and ginger sauce, served over steamed rice with broccoli.

Kids’ plate: Orange chicken bites

40 minServes 3Celiac · Pregnancy · Toddlers
Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

Chewy, golden chocolate chip cookies made with a gluten-free flour blend and dairy-free chocolate. Crisp at the edges, soft in the middle.

35 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-FODMAP
Gluten-free stuffing

Gluten-free stuffing

Classic Thanksgiving stuffing with cubes of gluten-free bread, celery, onion, sage and thyme, baked in a dish until the top is golden and crisp.

55 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-histamine
Gluten-free pad thai

Gluten-free pad thai

Sweet-and-sour tamarind chicken with springy rice noodles and scrambled eggs, tossed in one wok or wide pan.

Kids’ plate: Noodle twirl bowls

35 minServes 3Celiac · Dairy-free · Alpha-gal
Gluten-free chicken pot pie

Gluten-free chicken pot pie

Creamy chicken and vegetable filling under a flaky olive-oil crust, cozy and golden.

55 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Low-histamine
Walking tacos

Walking tacos

Seasoned beef and crunchy corn chips in a bag, topped with cheese, lettuce and avocado, eaten with a fork.

Kids’ plate: Walking tacos

25 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Dairy-free ice cream

Dairy-free ice cream

No-churn vanilla ice cream whipped from coconut cream, scooped cold with raspberries and warm toasted almonds.

25 minServes 2Celiac · Hashimoto's · Dairy-free
Gluten-free pizza

Gluten-free pizza

Homemade gluten-free pizza with a crisp, chewy crust, tomato sauce and mozzarella, torn basil on top.

Kids’ plate: Pizza night

45 minServes 3Celiac · Hashimoto's · Toddlers
Gluten-free dino nuggets

Gluten-free dino nuggets

Dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets with a crunchy golden cornflake coating, baked and made for dunking in ketchup.

Kids’ plate: Dino nuggets

40 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · Pregnancy
Crispy-Skin Trout with Orange, Roasted Carrots and Spinach

Crispy-Skin Trout with Orange, Roasted Carrots and Spinach

Golden-skinned trout with a bright orange-rosemary finish, sweet caramelised roasted carrots and garlicky wilted spinach.

Kids’ plate: Trout Bites and Carrot Boats

30 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Pan-Seared Duck with Honey-Apple Glaze, Roasted Turnips and Carrots

Pan-Seared Duck with Honey-Apple Glaze, Roasted Turnips and Carrots

Crispy-skinned duck with a sweet cider glaze, golden roasted turnips and sweet caramelised carrots — one skillet and one tray.

Kids’ plate: Duck slices with turnip mash and carrot coins

40 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Maple-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Beets and Carrots

Maple-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Beets and Carrots

Sticky sheet-pan chicken thighs over sweet caramelised beets and carrots, finished with lemon.

Kids’ plate: Sticky chicken and rainbow veggie sticks

45 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Golden Turkey and Rice Skillet with Squash and Peas

Golden Turkey and Rice Skillet with Squash and Peas

One-skillet ground turkey with sweet browned squash, turmeric and lemon, spooned over fluffy brown rice.

40 minServes 4Celiac · Hashimoto's · PCOS
Skillet Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples and Cabbage

Skillet Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples and Cabbage

Golden pork chops with sweet apple wedges and silky cabbage cooked right in the same pan.

35 minServes 4AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Braised Lentils and Carrots with Spinach

Braised Lentils and Carrots with Spinach

Tender brown lentils and sweet carrot rounds simmered with cumin and shallots, finished with fresh spinach and a squeeze of lemon.

35 minServes 3Alpha-gal · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Maple-Rosemary Turkey Skillet with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts

Maple-Rosemary Turkey Skillet with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts

Tender ground turkey sizzled with caramelized roasted butternut squash and browned brussels sprouts in a glossy maple-herb glaze.

25 minServes 3Alpha-gal · Celiac · AIP
Sheet-Pan Style Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Avocado

Sheet-Pan Style Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Avocado

Tender chicken strips and sweet charred peppers tossed with lime, piled into warm corn tortillas with sliced avocado.

25 minServes 3Alpha-gal · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes, and Kale

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes, and Kale

Tender browned pork chops served over sweet potato rounds, crisp apples, and wilting greens cooked together in a single skillet.

30 minServes 3AIP · Celiac · Hashimoto's

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One pan cooking questions

What’s the difference between one-pan and one-pot?

Not much: both cook the whole dinner in one vessel. One-pan usually means a skillet or a tray, one-pot a saucepan or a Dutch oven.

Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice. Recipes are checked against the restrictions you enter, but always check labels for allergens and cross-contact, and talk to your doctor or dietitian about your diet.