7 No-Mess Dinners for Every Night of the Week

These simple meals require minimal cleanup.

looking down at a sheet pan of chicken fajitas
Photo: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Back-to-school season got you down? Make dinner easy (and mess-free). Simplify your evenings with these easy-to-clean suppers, from sheet pan recipes to one-pot meals you'll come back to time and time again.

01 of 08

Monday: Everything Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Everything Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
Allrecipes

"Five-star restaurant quality! Easy to prep, full of healthy veggies, and beautiful presentation." —Dana Hickman

02 of 08

Tuesday: Sheet Pan Chickpea, Chicken Sausage, and Broccoli Dinner

roasted chickpeas, broccoli, and chicken sausage on a sheet pan

Corey Williams

My simple sheet pan chickpea, broccoli, and chicken sausage meal is made for busy weeknights.

03 of 08

Wednesday: One-Pot Crispy Chicken and Rice

looking down at a large stock pot of crispy chicken and rice
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This meal is so comforting and family friendly. My kids eat every morsel on their plates. This is also a super economical way to feed a family or a large crowd. Great served with green beans, broccoli, or a salad." —NicoleMcMom

04 of 08

Thursday: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

looking down at a sheet pan of chicken fajitas
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe is quick, easy, and a great way to make flavorful homemade fajitas for a crowd." —themoodyfoodie

05 of 08

Friday: Easy One Pan Ramen Chicken Alfredo

overhead view of ramen chicken Alfredo casserole with ramen packets and spatula

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This easy one pan ramen chicken Alfredo takes minutes to assemble, and just under an hour to cook. It's easy comfort food with almost no cleanup." —Nicole Russell

06 of 08

Saturday: One-Pot Sausage and Peppers

sausage, peppers, and rice, cooked to perfection inside a rice cooker.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"The definition of a cozy, flavorful, hearty dump meal." —Nicole Hopper

07 of 08

Sunday: Cowboy Spaghetti

cowboy spaghetti in tomato sauce topped with scallions

fabeveryday

"Everyone will love this cowboy spaghetti, a fun twist with bacon, cheese, and pasta in a spicy beef and tomato sauce. The best part is that it’s a one-dish meal, cooked in a cast iron skillet." —TheDailyGourmet

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