- This week’s dinners feature recipes that all come together in one pot, pan or skillet to help simplify cleanup.
- Dishes are packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like legumes, fatty fish, deeply colored vegetables and leafy greens.
- From hearty soups to simple skillets, recipes on this list can help you reach your nutrition goals without sacrificing flavor.
The time between the winter holidays can feel a little hard to keep track of: as much as you’re recuperating from one celebration, you’re gearing up for the next. It can also get pretty busy, between finishing up important tasks for the year, preparing gifts and coordinating travel. To help simplify your evening meals, I’ve curated a week of dinners that come together in just one pot, pan or skillet. Plus, they’re packed with anti-inflammatory foods like legumes, fatty fish, deeply colored vegetables and leafy greens to help keep your body healthy when your schedule is packed. Let’s dig in!
Your Weekly Plan
Sunday: Chicken Fajita Soup
Monday: One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli
Tuesday: Curried Butter Beans
Wednesday: Honey-Garlic Salmon Skillet
Thursday: Skillet Eggs with Tomatillos & Spinach
Friday: Cheesy White Bean & Rice Skillet
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Sunday: Chicken Fajita Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This delicious soup is perfect for making a big batch for easy lunches throughout the week. The chicken packs it with satisfying protein to help you stay full and fueled. Make a double batch of farro on the side to bulk up the soup, pairing each serving with ½ cup of the cooked grain. Leftovers of the farro will also be used for dinner the next day.
Monday: One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli
Photographer: Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf;Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Have dinner on the table in just 20 minutes with this fast and easy skillet recipe. Shrimp is a quick-cooking protein source that offers ample omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory benefits. Pair it with ½ cup of the leftover farro from Sunday’s dinner to make it a meal.
Tuesday: Curried Butter Beans
photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
Beans are one of my favorite ingredients to cook with: they’re naturally high in plant-based protein and fiber, and they’re full of nutrients that can help lower inflammation in the body. Not to mention, they’re lower-cost than many other sources of protein and are easy to keep on hand for simple yet delicious meals like this one. Serve with whole-wheat pita.
Wednesday: Honey-Garlic Salmon Skillet
Photographer: Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle.
This dinner combines salmon, brown rice, broccoli and bell peppers into a delicious and balanced meal—all in one skillet. Salmon is another great source of brain- and heart-healthy omega-3s that help reduce inflammation. Serve it alongside mixed greens dressed with a Creamy Cilantro Avocado Dressing.
Thursday: Skillet Eggs with Tomatillos & Spinach
This vegetarian main takes just two simple steps and is ready to eat in 30 minutes. Spinach and tomatillos melt together to create the base of the dish, while also offering antioxidants and fiber. I’ll pick up a whole-wheat baguette from the nearby bakery to get every last bit of the flavorful sauce and eggs.
Friday: Cheesy White Bean & Rice Skillet
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Cleanup is a breeze with this one-skillet dish. Brown rice and white beans both provide fiber that supports healthy digestion and feeds beneficial bacteria in your gut. Lemon and Calabrian chiles pair perfectly with the creamy provolone cheese for a dish that’s hearty, bright and balanced.
I wish you all a great week, and I hope you enjoy this dinner plan. If you try a recipe, remember to add a review.
