Food and Recipes 22 Wonderful One-Dish Meals Fit For Spring By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 24, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox One-dish meals make dining easy, and these delicious recipes feature the fresh flavors of spring. A stop at the farmers' market is a great way to see what's in season in your area. While you're at the market, pick up everything you'll need for one of our great one-dish meals like our Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables. If you want to add spice to your spring dinners, try our Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots Recipe. This recipe pairs cayenne pepper with caramelized grapes for a nice balance of flavor. If you enjoy simple pasta dishes, cook our Chicken Caprese Pasta or delight in the Mix 'n' Match Spring Pasta Toss. For brunch, you can't go wrong with our Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata. No matter which route you take, all of these one-dish recipes make spring meals a breeze. So spring into the season and take our one-dish meals right from your oven—or stovetop—to the table. 01 of 22 Chicken Caprese Pasta Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Chicken Caprese Pasta Use fresh basil, parsley, and chives to make the pesto that tops this dish. 02 of 22 Pork and Bok Choy Stir-Fry Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Pork and Bok Choy Stir-Fry If you don't have a large wok, use a cast-iron skillet instead to make sure the sauce in this stir fry doesn't reduce too fast. 03 of 22 Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Tina Stamos Recipe: Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes Season chicken with cinnamon and nutmeg to add an interesting depth of flavor that is balanced out by fresh tomatoes, lemon, and herbs. 04 of 22 Ham-and-Bean Soup Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Ham-and-Bean Soup Assemble this soup in minutes. Let it simmer in the slow-cooker all day long. 05 of 22 Lemon Chicken Soup Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Lemon Chicken Soup Add lemon juice to give your classic chicken soup recipe a much needed refresh. 06 of 22 One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes Serve this colorful Mediterranean-inspired meal over pearl couscous. 07 of 22 Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables This cross between a sauté and stew relies on seasonal vegetables for bright flavor. 08 of 22 Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon with Vegetables Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon with Vegetables The panko breadcrumbs on this tangy salmon give it an extra-crispy crunch. 09 of 22 Chicken Bog Greg DuPree Recipe: Chicken Bog This recipe is an easy way to feed a crowd or an extra-hungry family on a weeknight. 10 of 22 Shrimp Fried Rice Jennifer Davick Recipe: Shrimp Fried Rice Pineapple adds a pop of bold flavor to our favorite shrimp fried rice. 11 of 22 Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli The rice base in this dish soaks up and holds all the flavorful sauce. 12 of 22 Chicken Enchiladas Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas For a fast flourish, char one side of the tortillas directly over gas flames for a few seconds using tongs. These enchiladas are served with our super quick and easy (and oh-so-delicious) Tomatillo Salsa. If you aren't a fan of tomatillos or can't find them in your grocery store, swap in your favorite tomato variety or whip up one of our other salsa recipes to use as a topper. 13 of 22 Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables Alison Miksch Recipe: Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables Pea tendrils, the tender tips of pea vines that taste just like the peas, make an unexpected and charming garnish. 14 of 22 Greek Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Greek Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes A zesty marinade livens up this pork-and-veggie one sheet pan supper. Flavorful roasted squash, zucchini, and red potatoes make the perfect bed to serve pork loin chops. 15 of 22 Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges Alison Miksch Recipe: Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges Here's the delicious proof that you can serve a complete, no-mess fish dinner in less than 25 minutes. This recipe only uses one pan making cleanup a breeze. Just pile everything on your sheet pan and follow our instructions for perfectly broiled fish that will be on the table in no time. 16 of 22 Chicken-and-Artichoke Penne Alison Miksch Recipe: Chicken-and-Artichoke Penne A handheld Microplane grater makes it easy to add fresh Parmesan flavor. 17 of 22 Mix 'n' Match Spring Pasta Toss Hector Sanchez Recipe: Mix 'n' Match Spring Pasta Toss Using a mix of different shapes of pasta? Add any larger, thicker shapes to the pot 2 to 3 minutes before smaller pasta. Feel free to veer from the recipe and use up any vegetables that you have on hand. Try swapping out green beans or broccoli for the sugar snaps or 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper for the jarred pimiento. 18 of 22 Spring Vegetable Frittata Iain Bagwell Recipe: Spring Vegetable Frittata A frittata is a great brunch dish for family-style entertaining. 19 of 22 Farmers' Market Pasta Salad Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Farmers' Market Pasta Salad Cook the pasta al dente (1 or 2 minutes shorter than package directions specify) so it holds its shape when tossed with the vegetables and vinaigrette. Ripe for riffs, the salad is also delicious with cheese-filled tortellini. 20 of 22 Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata Photo: Iain Bagwell Recipe: Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata For a colorful, eye pleasing plate, make sure you include ingredients in a variety of colors: they will rise to the top of the frittata. 21 of 22 Crispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto Photo: Greg Dupree Recipe: Crispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto This stovetop-to-oven method yields crisp, dark-golden skin and juicy, tender meat. 22 of 22 Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots Seedless grapes are the secret ingredient in this sweet-and-spicy meal. They caramelize as the dish roasts to add a bit of sweetness to the sauce. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit