One Pan Dumpling Dinner is taking social media by stormโฆand it deserves the hype! This dish is unbelievably easy to pull together and loaded with flavor and texture.
Authorโs Notes
The Dinner Everyoneโs Talking About!
For a full week straight, I kept seeing versions of this One Pan Dumpling Dinner all over my social media feeds. After grabbing my fourth loaf of Trader Joeโs Focaccia for my new favorite dinner, I finally tossed some of their wontons in my cart too, plus the squiggly noodles I always buy for these beef noodle bowls. (If youโre as Trader Joeโsโobsessed as I am, youโll love my new collection of Trader Joeโs recipes)
The first version I tried ended up a little too sweet for me, so I played around with it. I added garlic, ginger, some seasonings, and a bit more curry paste. Those tweaks balanced the coconut milk so nicely, but the real secret is Trader Joeโs crunchy chili onion. Iโve tried a lot of chili oils, and honestly, nothing comes even close to this one. If you have a TJโs nearby, youโve got to try it!
One Pan Dumpling Dinner Ingredients
| Ingredients | Tip |
|---|---|
| Coconut milk, garlic paste, ginger paste | Use full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor. Ginger and garlic pastes make prep super quick and easy. |
| Curry powder, red curry paste, coriander, chili powder, salt, pepper | Adjust the red curry paste to control spice. I like Thai Kitchenโs because itโs milder than many others (so my kids will eat it!) |
| Lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce | Fresh lime juice really brightens all the savory flavors. |
| Baby spinach, chicken or pork potstickers | Swap spinach for baby bok choy if youโd like. Pick potstickers you love; Trader Joeโs chicken potstickers are my favorite! |
| Cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, chili crunch | Chili crunch adds heat, flavor, and texture. Trader Joeโs version is my favorite and balances everything out so well. |
Storage
One Pan Dumpling Dinner Leftovers
Keep wontons and sauce in separate containers. Warm the sauce, then add wontons just before serving to keep their texture.
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One Pan Dumpling Dinner
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can (13.5-ounces) coconut milk full-fat, not light
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste I use Thai Kitchen; reduce or increase as desired for spice levels
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper 1/4 teaspoon each
- 1 lime 1 tablespoon juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach
- 1 package chicken wontons or pork, see note 1
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro diced
- 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
- sesame seeds toasted, if possible
- chili-crunch lots of this; yum!
- cooked white rice optional, for serving
Instructionsย
- Heat oven to 400ยฐF. Lightly grease a 9ร13-inch baking dish.
- In the 9ร13-inch pan, whisk together the coconut milk, garlic paste, ginger paste, curry powder, red curry paste, coriander, chili powder, salt & pepper (I add 1/4 tsp each), lime juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Stir in the spinach, then arrange the frozen wontons evenly in the sauce. Press them down gently so theyโre mostly coated in sauce.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle toasted sesame oil on top, stir gently, and flip the wontons so theyโre fully covered in sauce. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- Top with cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, and a good drizzle of chili crunch. Serve immediately as-is or over rice.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What To Serve With This One Pan Dumpling Dinner
- Over Rice: Spoon the dumplings and sauce over white, jasmine, or coconut rice.
- With Bread: Serve with garlic naan or toasted focaccia for dipping.
- Add Crunch: Pair with a cucumber or cabbage side salad.
- Extra Veggies: Enjoy alongside roasted broccoli or stir-fried green beans.
- Finishing Touch: Top with more chili crunch or a squeeze of lime.
Recipe Tips
- Add fish sauce for deeper flavor.
- If itโs too spicy, stir in sugar (start small).
- Want more sauce? Add chicken broth before baking.
- Add chili crunch to your own bowl to choose your heat.
- Top with basil or mint plus cilantro for brightness.
Any ideas for substitutions if you have someone allergic to coconut?
I havenโt tested this with anything other than coconut milk so I canโt say for sure! Iโm so sorry!
I just made this recipe for the third timeโit is a hit at my house. However, I decided that I will use less red curry paste next time. I use the Mae Ploy red curry paste which is pretty spicy. Next time Iโm hoping I remember to try just 1 tablespoon. We had to eat it with rice because it was so spicy but I think I would want to always serve it with rice anyway. I also tried the Trader Joeโs potstickers and they are perfect for this recipeโjust the right amount for a 9X13 pan. Iโve done the pork and the chicken potstickers but we really canโt taste a difference. Thanks for introducing us to the Trader Joeโs chili crunch too.
Yay! Iโm so happy to hear this! You can definitely cut back on the spice, thanks so much for sharing!
Wow this was amazing. I was so skeptical, why did I ever doubt? โ you never disappoint! And thanks for the Trader Joeโs chili crunch . The addition took this recipe over the top!
Yay! Iโm so happy you enjoyed! Thanks so much for your comment! The chili crunch really is the best!
A LOT of people have posted their version of this popular โdumpling bakeโ. Every single one COVERS the dish with foil before baking, but you do not. Is there a reason for that? Iโd like to try this. Thanks
Hey Kathy, I tested this recipe several times drawing from everything I had seen on the internet and after several tests I found this method yielded the best results! I hope you enjoy!
How many pot stickers should I use for this recipe? I buy the large bag from Costco. Cant wait to make this! โค๏ธ
About 22 dumplings! Thanks Lindy!
This came out so yummy! Thank you for this delicious recipe! ๐
Youโre so welcome! Iโm so happy this dumpling dinner was a hit! Thanks Gamora!
The sauce makes the dish. Well balanced and delicious.
Yay! Iโm so happy youโre enjoying this! Thanks Maureen!