35 One Pot Dinners That Are Sure to Impress Without the Hassle

One pot dinners are the ultimate solution for busy weeknights, combining ease and flavor in a single dish. This collection of 13 one pot recipes offers a variety of hearty meals that are not only delicious but also simple to prepare. From savory stews to comforting pasta dishes, each recipe is designed to minimize cleanup while maximizing taste. Say goodbye to complicated cooking and hello to satisfying meals that bring the family together around the dinner table!

One Pot Sausage And Kale

Need an easy dinner that takes under 30 minutes? This One Pot Sausage and Kale is easy, healthy and family friendly.
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Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry (Using Frozen Vegetables)

Stir fry on a plate. — Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry (Using Frozen Vegetables). Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Try this Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry using frozen vegetables for a quick dinner the whole family will love. {keto, whole30, paleo, gluten free}
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Italian Penne Rosa Pasta

Overhead view of penne pasta with a rosa sauce in a pan. — Italian Penne Rosa Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, try making this one-pot Penne Rosa Pasta with a creamy tomato sauce. This comforting and filling Italian dish is both tasty and satisfying, and perfect for those who love a little spice in their meal.
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Easy Chicken Madras Curry

Chicken madras curry in a bowl. — Easy Chicken Madras Curry. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

An easy-to-prepare chicken madras curry is the perfect comfort food for cold weather, thanks to its warming and spicy Indian flavors. This authentic dish combines tender chicken with aromatic spices, making it a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s sure to become a household favorite.
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Skillet Chicken with Beans and Greens

A cast iron skillet with a chicken and beans dish. — Skillet Chicken with Beans and Greens. Photo credit: Noshing with the Nolands.

This skillet chicken with beans and greens is an elegant French-inspired and extremely flavorful meal that is made easy in just one pot. The chicken, beans, and kale are braised in a wine mustard sauce that gives you lots to enjoy over mashed potatoes, polenta, or for dipping in a rustic country bread.
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Venison Stroganoff

Embrace the robust flavors of the forest with this venison stroganoff, a hearty twist on the classic that promises to delight your palate.
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Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

Instant Pot Sloppy Joes are so easy and so much better than the stuff you buy in a can! Make it in your IP or stovetop!
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The Best Dutch Oven Chili With Beef

This hearty and flavorful Dutch Oven Chili recipe is packed with tender meat, savory beans, and a perfect blend of spices. This one-pot meal is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or meal-prepping for the week.
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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Orzo made with sauteed chicken, fresh broccoli, orzo pasta in a cheesy sauce. This easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo Skillet 30-minute meal is creamy and delicious!
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Chickpea Cauliflower Curry

Chickpea Cauliflower Curry, a hearty vegan curry recipe filled with chickpeas, fresh cauliflower, tomatoes, and warm spices. This fragrant curry makes an excellent side to an Indian-themed meal, or serve it over some basmati rice for a vegan entrée.
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One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

This One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo is a quick and easy way to brighten up your menu any time of year. A great choice for a busy weeknight!
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One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon

This one pot pasta with lemon and ricotta is truly a 30 minute recipe. Serve with green beans or pan-roasted chicken, and you’ve got dinner.
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One Pot Sausage Pasta

Cheesy one pot Italian sausage pasta is perfect for busy weeknights! Get the easy recipe for a dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
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One-Pot Vegan Minestrone

Looking for a warm and comforting meal? Try a delicious bowl of One Pot Vegan minestrone soup filled with hearty vegetables and savory broth.
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Tater Tot Shepherd’S Pie

This Tater Tot Shepherd’s pie is a fun twist on the classic British dish with a ground beef and veggie filling & a crispy tater tot topping.
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Pizza Pasta

This One Pot Pizza Pasta is incredibly easy, quick, and tastes delicious. Perfect for any busy weeknight. Adults and kids devour it!
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Greek Chicken And Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner

This fresh and colourful Greek Chicken and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner is healthy, delicious and a total breeze to clean up.
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One Pot Lasagna Soup With Cottage Cheese

Lasagna Soup With Cottage Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for those busy weeknights. The soup has all of the flavors of a traditional lasagna, but requires a fraction of the effort and comes together in just 30 minutes! Top the dish with Whipped Cottage Cheese for an extra creamy and protein-packed twist.
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One Pot Lemon Orzo With Shrimp

This One Pot Lemon Orzo with Shrimp is succulent, flavorful, and unbelievably easy! It takes just one pot and 30 minutes to pull off this weeknight meal.
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Easy Beef Burrito Bowl

This easy beef burrito bowl recipe is made all in one pot, and is the perfect quick dinner as it is made in just thirty minutes!
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Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper takes your favorite weeknight comfort dinner and transforms it into a better tasting, healthier, version.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi

A 10-minute, easy shrimp scampi recipe! The juicy shrimp in a lemony, garlicky white wine sauce feels fancy, yet it’s quick for busy nights.
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Easy and Best One-Pan Halibut with Minted Pea Puree

This one-pan halibut is the perfect combination of ease, speed and sophistication. It’s ready in under 5 minutes and packed with rich flavor!
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One Pan Chicken and Rice with Creamy Caesar Butter

Chicken and rice might sound mundane, but I assure you THIS One Pan Chicken and Rice with Creamy Caesar Butter is anything but ordinary!
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Creamy Pumpkin Butter Beans

These Creamy Pumpkin Butter Beans (vegan) are a delicious one pot vegan recipe. They are easy to make and healthy for you.
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Instant Pot Dal

Instant Pot Dal with Kale is full of flavor, cozy, nourishing and immensely satisfying. Swap kale for spinach or make it on the stovetop.
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Easy Beef Burrito Bowl (All In One Pot!)

This easy beef burrito bowl recipe is made all in one pot, and is the perfect quick dinner as it is made in just thirty minutes!
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One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

Quick, easy and tasty, this cheeseburger pasta comes together in under thirty minutes, is family friendly and is full of cheeseburger flavor!
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Cheesy One Pot Tortellini and Sausage with Garden Veggies

This skillet is packed with tortellini and veggies in a meaty tomato sauce. A perfect one pot meal to feed the family!
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Creamy Instant Pot Farro Risotto with Mushrooms & Asparagus

This Instant Pot farro risotto with mushrooms is creamy and delicious, and quicker than traditional risotto! Made with tasty spring veggies.
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One Pot Taco Spaghetti (Instant Pot Recipe)

Taco Tuesday takes on a whole new meaning with Taco Spaghetti! This easy one-pot meal is ready in 20 minutes in the Instant Pot — perfect for busy weeknights!
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Egg Roll In A Bowl {Crack Slaw}

This Healthy Egg Roll in a Bowl (Crack Slaw) has all of the great flavor of Egg Rolls, but is an Easy One Pan Meal without the grain wrapper!
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Gluten-free Chili Mac (dairy free & keto options)

This Gluten-Free Chili Mac is super yummy and ready lickety-split! You’ll definitely want this easy healthy meal in your rotation!
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30-Minute White Bean Turkey Chili

This 30-Minute White Bean Turkey Chili is ultra satisfying, quick, and perfect for busy weeknights. It’s healthy and simple!
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Easy Lemon White Bean Soup With Turkey And Greens

Lemon White Bean Soup with Turkey and Greens is a fast and flavorful soup with a lemony broth. Great for using leftover turkey or chicken.
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Penne Arrabbiata with Chili Crisp

This is the simplest but most delicious dinner you will ever make for your family. With only a few ingredients it is the ultimate in flavor and comfort. Arrabbiata means “angry” in Italian so you know this one is spicy!

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