TRIED AND TESTED: Best Pans for One Pot Meals

So many of you have asked for advice on which oven-proof pan to buy for one pot meals, I thought I’d put some favourites to the test – here are the results!

You know I’m a fan of one pan recipe, and many of my midweek meals are all thrown together in one trusty pot.

Working with the right pan can make such a huge difference to the results, so I thought I’d test some out for you to find the best buy (and I needed a new one too!).

Anything from my Cajun Style Dirty Rice to my Chorizo Gnocchi Pan-Fry, from Honey Mustard Chicken to my Tomato Pasta, all require a sturdy, solid pan and here they are!

Features I looked for:

⭐️ Oven-safe

⭐️ Grill-safe

⭐️ Two handles

⭐️ Dishwasher-safe

⭐️ Non-stick

⭐️ Cost £60 or under

⭐️ Amazon reviews of 4.5 or more

It has been surprisingly difficult to find the right pan that does it all. For example, some great pans are then let down by having a lid that isn’t oven-safe or isn’t very non-stick.

Also, it’s worth noting that during the process of testing the pans, many prices went from being under £60 to closer to £100!

One-Pan Pan Reviews

⭐️ Top Pick for Value and Features⭐️

Masterclass Shallow Casserole Dish

PROS:

This pan is a great size and goes everything really well. It ticks all the boxes of features I’m looking for and nothing seems to sticks at all. It’s also AMAZING value for money at about £40. It has a self-basting lid which keeps food nice and moist, which is a bonus. It’s OK for induction hobs too.

CONS:

Someone did tell me that this dish scratched her hob, and while I didn’t experience this issue, it’s worth noting and taking care.

ROUND-UP:

Oven safe ✅

Grill safe ✅

Dishwasher safe ✅

Non-stick ✅

Under £60 ✅

Induction hob ✅

Click here to view the Masterclass pan

⭐️ Top Pick for Larger Families ⭐️

Jamie Oliver Tefal All-in-One Pan

Pros:

This pan holds the heat really well and seems to cook incredibly fast. Nothing sticks, so if you can find it at a good price point, it’s a good buy.

Cons:

I paid £50.99 for this but the cost has now skyrocketed and is currently (Nov 2022) nearer £80! It does feel very big and there isn’t a smaller version with two handles.

ROUND-UP:

Oven safe ✅

Grill safe ✅

Dishwasher safe ✅

Non-stick ✅

Under £60 ❌

Induction hob ✅

Click here to view this Jamie Oliver Tefal pan

All information above was correct at the time of publication, but please check and verify before purchasing or using as information and products can regularly change.

I hope this guide is useful. Let me know if you’d like me to test any other kitchen favourites!