Here are 25 Quick and Easy One Pot Meals to help make dinnertime a breeze. Delicious pasta dishes like skillet lasagna, chicken and rice, and super comforting pot pie! There is something here to please everyone's palette!
A quick and easy dinner is always a great thing for my busy family. I love a great 30 minute meal, and I especially love a great one pot meal! Less to clean up, and easy breezy dinnertime.
Why You Will Love One Pot Meals
Easy Dinner Recipes! Weeknight meals can feel like such a hassle. No one wants to worry about what to put on the dinner table after a long day. Just throw everything in one pot and let it cook! Plus, there is not a bunch of dishes to wash after you eat.
Quick Meals! With minimal cooking time and prep time, most of these recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less.
One-Pot Wonder! You will be amazed at how wholesome, nutritious, and filling these hearty meals can be. Get ready for the ultimate comfort food!
What defines a one pot meal?
One pot meals are ingredients prepared in one pan, pot, or skillet to make a meal. It is an all-in-one situation that usually includes at least one protein, one starch, and one vegetable.
They are popular because they are convenient and usually cost-effective. One pot meals are truly the perfect dish!
What are some examples of a one pot meal?
- Hearty Soup: Most soups, stews, and chilis work as one pot meals. You can cook your protein, add aromatics, then your broth, herbs, and any final touches.
- Chicken and Rice: This would be a simple starter one pot dinner. Cook crispy chicken thighs in a skillet, then let them simmer with some rice and veggies.
- Pasta: Pasta cooks super fast. Whip some up in a pot, add cream or sauce, and a vegetable, and dinner is served!
What should I eat with a one skillet meal
Most of these delicious meals would really hit with a simple side salad or a crusty bread. Technically, this would make break the one-pot recipe rule but I am a rule breaker on occasion! Try these sides to pair with your dinner:
- Zucchini bake
- Garlic bread
- Baked potato
- Smashed potatoes
- Pasta salad
25 Easy One Pot Meals
Here are 25 Quick and Easy One Pot Meals to help make dinnertime a breeze. Delicious pasta dishes like skillet lasagna, chicken and rice, and super comforting pot pie! There is something here to please everyone's palette!
Easy Stovetop Skillet Lasagna
This easy stovetop skillet lasagna is a one pan meal of tender beef simmered in a cheesy tomato sauce with noodles. This rich, comforting meal is the perfect option for busy weeknights and it is ready in just 30 minutes.
Greek Gyro Skillet with Lamb — Registered Dietitian Columbia SC
Enjoy all the flavors of a classic gyro sandwich in a skillet with this Greek lamb gyro skillet recipe. Featuring spiced ground lamb with potatoes, tomatoes, greens and a homemade tzatziki.
One Pan Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables
One pan pork tenderloin and vegetables is a complete meal that comes together in about 30 minutes and requires minimal cleanup. An easy spicy rub and sticky sauce that's bursting with tons of flavor.
Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Rice Skillet
This easy, one pan, Southwest Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Rice Skillet is a hearty and healthy vegetarian dinner the whole family will love!
The Best One Pot Taco Spaghetti
Taco Tuesday went up a few notches with this hearty one pot dish! Learn how to make The Best One Pot Taco Spaghetti filled with ingredients similar to traditional but with a spicy, flavorful Tex-Mex flare.
Jamaican Curry Chicken
This Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe is a beloved Caribbean meal; full of rich, warm aromatic spices, herbs, veggies, potatoes, and juicy chicken thighs. This easy one-pot meal is simmered and cooked down in a delicious savory curry sauce.
Chicken, Prawn and Chorizo Paella
A great warming chicken, prawn and chorizo paella recipe, that the whole family will love. This dish is quick to prepare but full of flavour.
One-Pan Chicken Potato Gratin
Incredibly creamy one-pan chicken potato gratin using only three main ingredients: chicken quarters, potatoes, and cream.
One Pan Roasted Fish With Cherry Tomatoes
This delicious Roasted fish is bursting with flavor thanks to the addition of juicy cherry tomatoes. The tender and flaky fish is seasoned to perfection and pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the roasted tomatoes. It’s a simple yet elegant meal that is sure to impress.
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Parmesan Herb Butter Biscuits
This one-skillet Chicken Pot Pie is so incredibly good, y’all. A savory cobbler that’s chock-full of veggies, hearty chicken, and tons of fresh herbs; all sopped up in a creamy, luscious sauce. Made complete with a topping of tender and flavorful...
30-Minute Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
Make flavor-packed Cilantro Lime Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans in less than 30-minutes! This effortless meal can easily feed the whole family or be used as meal prep.
Blackened Salmon with Mushroom Cream Sauce -
Blackened Salmon w/ mushroom cream sauce. Salmon is seasoned to perfection, then pan seared to create the ultimate blackening, and then nestled into a delicious mushroom cream sauce.
One-Skillet Jerk Chicken & Rice
A One-Skillet Meal that is packed with Caribbean flavors! Made in just 1 hour or less, this One-Skillet Jerk Chicken & Rice recipe will become a household favorite. Trust me, just one bite will have you hooked!
Salmon Piccata
This restaurant-quality Salmon Piccata serves up crispy salmon fillets glazed with a tangy sauce made with lemon juice, wine, capers and butter.
Cajun Dirty Rice with Smoked Sausage
This Cajun dirty rice dish is made with chopped veggies, cajun spices, and smoked sausage and is loaded with flavor! Serve this rice with chicken, fish, or shrimp to create the ultimate Cajun meal.
Dutch Oven Chicken Breast and Vegetables
This dutch oven chicken breast recipe is juicy, simple, and creamy, too! Grab some boneless chicken breast and make this one-pot dinner!
Ranch Chicken and Potato Casserole
The whole family will love this Ranch Chicken and Potato Casserole with broccoli, bacon, and cheese. It's comfort food at it's finest, and super easy to make in just one pan.
Irish Beef & Guinness Stew
Beef & Guiness stew is perfect as a St. Patrick's Day dinner, and it's delicious comfort food any day of the week. This flavorful stew cooks itself to tender, flavourful perfection all in one pot
Easy Jambalaya Skillet
A deliciously light Shrimp and Corn Chowder with all the taste of Southern Comfort Food without all the guilt.
One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Spinach (Vegetarian *OR* Vegan!)
This creamy pasta with mushrooms and spinach is made in just 20 minutes in one pan, and can be made vegan or vegetarian.
Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies Dinner
Oven roasted Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies are the perfect one pan family dinner for those crazy weeknights. It’s an easy ‘fix and forget about it’ dinner everyone will love!
Ground Beef Stroganoff
With only 15 minutes of prep time, this Ground Beef Stroganoff is a quick, easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love. Lean ground beef (hamburger) is cooked up in a creamy sauce in no time flat. You can serve this over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a perfect comfort meal.
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
An Easy Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe you’ll love! These deconstructed cabbage rolls are hearty, healthy and so delicious!
One Skillet Cheesy Beef and Potatoes
One Skillet Cheesy Beef and Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes, savory ground beef, and ample cheese drizzled with a creamy ranch sauce. Made easy in one skillet, this meal is a spin on the classic Beef Stroganoff.
One Pot Sausage Pasta
This One Pot Sausage Pasta is flavor-packed, comes together in just 25 minutes, and all in one pot so clean up is a breeze. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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